Private foundation · EIN 20-8360832 · Folsom, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Terra Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $501K total, median $48K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$501K
Median grant
$48K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Youth for Christ MinistriesSacramento, CAEducation/social outreach$136K
Sierra Pregnancy and HealthRoseville, CAHealth/social outreach$75K
Sacramento Children's HomeSacramento, CAHealth/social outreach$70K
FristersIrvine, CAHealth/social outreach$60K
George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CAHealth/social outreach$60K
Mission Edge San Diego Bro-AmPasadena, CASocial outreach$35K
Sweet Dreams FoundationFolsom, CASocial outreach$30K
Step Forward AcademyAliso Viejo, CAEducation/social outreach$15K
Valley Childrens HospitalMadera, CAHealth$10K
Women's EmpowermentSacramento, CASocial outreach$10K

About this foundation

Terra Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Folsom, California, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Terra Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Terra Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $501K across 10 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does Terra Family Foundation give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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