Private foundation · EIN 47-1609215 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Finch 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: 43 grants paid, $508K total, median $10K. 47% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
43
$508K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Americas FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating support$35K
Brigham Young University Henry H and Leah NProvo, UTHenry and leah finch scholarship fund$35K
The UC Davis FoundationDavis, CACa&es experiential learning fund$30K
National Ability CenterPark City, UTGeneral operating support$25K
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VAGeneral operating support$25K
Clare Boothe Luce Policy InstituteHerndon, VAGeneral operating support$25K
The Ojai Valley Land ConservancyOjai, CAGeneral operating support$25K
California 4-H FoundationDavis, CAForever 4h endowment ventura county$20K
American Red CrossBoone, IASupporting hurricane relief efforts$20K
Utah Symphonyutah Opera Deer Valley Music FestivalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral operating support$15K
Mountain States Legal FoundationLakewood, COGeneral operating support$15K
Oregon FFA FoundationCorvallis, OR$7,500 love ag teach ag and $7,500 fae$15K
University of Colorado Foundation Cu Boulder Leeds School of BusinessDenver, COLeeds school of business$15K
Summit Land Conservancy Park CityPark City, UTGeneral operating support$15K
Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center- Development OfficeLos Angeles, CAUsc norris comprehensive cancer center$15K
American Red CrossBoone, IACamarillo mountain fire$15K
University of Prince Edward Island Fdn Atlantic Veterinary CollegeCharlottetown, CAAtlantic veterinary college$13K
Property & Environment Research CenterBozeman, MTGeneral operating support$13K
The UC Davis FoundationDavis, CAThe center for equine health$10K
UC Riverside FoundationRiverside, CAThe depart of entomology's hlb prevention initiative$10K
American Assoc of Equine Practitioners - Aaep Foundation (dba the FoundatioLexington, KYGeneral operating support$10K
National Outdoor Leadership SchoolLander, WYGeneral operating support$10K
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation IncSanta Paula, CAIn memory of sean mcgrath$10K
Ventura Land TrustVentura, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$10K
Back Country Horsemen of AmericaColumbia Falls, MTGeneral operating support$7,500
The Salvation ArmyTustin, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Museum of Ventura County Agricultural MuseumVentura, CAAgriculture museum$5,000
Ojai Valley Historical Society and MuseumOjai, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
The Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAsheville, NCSupporting hurricane relief efforts$5,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCSupporting hurricane relief efforts$5,000
Aopa FoundationFrederick, MDGeneral operating support$5,000
American Snowsports Education Assoc Inc - Education FoundationLakewood, COPsia intermountain education fund$5,000
California Foundation for Agriculture in the ClassroomSacramento, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Students for Eco Education & Agriculture Education ProgramsVentura, CAVentura county farm day$2,500
Help of OjaiOjai, CAGeneral operating support$2,500
Ventura County Sheriffs Department Volunteer Search & Rescue IncSanta Paula, CAGeneral operating support$2,500
Nordhoff Parent AssociationOjai, CANordoff ffa$2,500
Ojai Raptor CenterOak View, CAGeneral operating support$2,000
Grand Canyon ConservancyGrand Canyon, AZGeneral operating support$1,000
Mesa Verde FoundationArvada, COGeneral operating support$1,000
Reins of HopeOjai, CAGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: California 20 · Utah 4 · Virginia 2 · Colorado 4 · Iowa 2 · Montana 2

About this foundation

Finch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of James P Finch, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Finch 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 Finch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $508K across 43 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Finch Family Foundation give?

California (20 grants), Utah (4 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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