How to apply
The requestor must complete a letter of inquiry (loi) for review and approval prior to submitting a grant application Contact: Deborah Bouzard, 6920 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, Ca, 9162902291, DEBBIE@THECARESFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants will support organizations in the greater sacramento area that directly serve the needs of people with hiv/aids or aid in the prevention of hiv/aids transmission
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harm Reduction Services (hrs)Sacramento, CA | Street outreach to homeless, sex workers and injection drug users | $302K |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (cash)Sacramento, CA | Hiv/sti prevention and provide prep information to sex workers | $192K |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community CenterSacramento, CA | Hiv/sti testing and linkage to care, safer sex supplies | $169K |
| One Community HealthSacramento, CA | Hiv testing, care program | $150K |
| Sierra Foothills AIDS FoundationAuburn, CA | Prep navigation to high risk aids clients | $149K |
| Sunburst ProjectsSacramento, CA | Hiv testing, care program | $110K |
| Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA | Hiv/sti education for youth and young adults including prep | $80K |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking and Exchange (sane)Sacramento, CA | Syringe exchange, risk reduction education on-site | $67K |
| Communicare Health CentersWest Sacramento, CA | Prep clinic, navigation, referrals for on-site behavioral health services | $66K |
| Golden Rule ServicesSacramento, CA | Non-medical case management for people of color living with hiv, hiv care | $50K |
| Norcal AIDS CycleSacramento, CA | 2024 sponsorship | $10K |
About this foundation
Cares Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carmichael, California, administered in care of Bob Styron, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The requestor must complete a letter of inquiry (loi) for review and approval prior to submitting a grant application Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Cares Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 11 grants, a median of $110K.
Where does Cares Foundation give?
California (11 grants), per its latest filing.
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