Private foundation · EIN 47-2207167 · Fontana, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fontana Foundation of Hope

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: 12 grants paid, $145K total, median $9,060. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$145K
Median grant
$9,060
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope Through HousingRancho Cucamonga, CASr. apartment sponsorship$35K
Inland Empire Ronald McDonald HouseLoma Linda, CAWalk for kids$25K
Miss FontanaColton, CAPageant sponsorship$15K
US VetsMarch Air Force Reserv, CATo support organization$15K
City of FontanaFontana, CAFontana days run$10K
Fontana Unified School DistrictFontana, CATo support organization$10K
Christmas Cheer All YearRancho Cucamonga, CASponsorship$8,000
Inland Woodworkers AssociationRiverside, CAChristmas$7,000
Fohi McJrotcFontana, CASponsorship$6,050
Fohi McJrotcFontana, CA2nd semester sponsorship$6,025
California Nevada District Exchange Clubs Charitable Foundation IncIndio, CATo support organization$5,000
Fusd School PoliceFontana, CATaxes for 2 drones$1,906

About this foundation

Fontana Foundation of Hope is a private grantmaking foundation in Fontana, California, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Fontana Foundation of Hope 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 Fontana Foundation of Hope give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $145K across 12 grants, a median of $9,060.

Where does Fontana Foundation of Hope give?

California (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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