Private foundation · EIN 26-1485201 · Woodland Hls, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Finestra 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: 1 grants paid, $187K total, median $187K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$187K
Median grant
$187K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various OrganizationsWoodland Hills, CANo restrictions$187K

About this foundation

Finestra Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodland Hls, California, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Finestra 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 Finestra Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $187K across 1 grants, a median of $187K.

Where does Finestra Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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