Private foundation · EIN 27-4213183 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Teach a Man to Fish 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: 11 grants paid, $8.5M total, median $10K. 36% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$8.5M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$144M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Walking SofterJackson, WYTo support innovation and awareness of conservation through their academic programs and scholarships.$8.1M
Walking SofterJackson, WYTo support innovation and awareness of conservation through their academic programs and scholarships.$300K
St Mary's SchoolAliso Viejo, CATo support programs to help empower students and nurture their interests.$20K
Hole Food Rescue CorpJackson, WATo support the reduction of food waste & cultivate food security.$10K
Great Old Broads for WildernessDurango, COTo support the preservation and protection of wilderness and wild lands.$10K
Miracles for Kids IncIrvine, CATo provide families with critically-ill with food, clothing, and shelter.$10K
Climate Justice AllianceBerkeley, CATo support frontline groups rebuilding cities struck by a climate disaster.$10K
Wind River Tribal Buffalo InitiativeKinnear, WYTo support the resotration of buffalo populations through conservation efforts.$10K
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCTo support conservation efforts for afr%ican wildlife.$10K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GATo support research efforts into cancer treatements and cures.$7,500
Hospital of St JohnsLos Angeles, CATo support hospital operations in providing healthcare to patients.$5,000

By state: Wyoming 3 · California 4 · Washington 1 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Teach a Man to Fish Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Blake Oswalt, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Teach a Man to Fish 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 Teach a Man to Fish Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.5M across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Teach a Man to Fish Foundation give?

Wyoming (3 grants), California (4 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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