Private foundation · EIN 87-0643877 · Claremont, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Philanthropy International

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 136 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $2,500. 50% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Recipients must be qualified charities under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
136
$1.4M
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Applications can be submitted in letter form. Contact: Duke Draeger, 333 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, Ca, 9093991100 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Recipients must be qualified charities under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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

Top 60 of 136 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CASupport protection of endangered species$135K
Alzheimers AssociationWellesley Hills, MASupport Alzheimers research$104K
Redlands Christian SchoolRedlands, CASupport parochial education.$100K
Africa Mercy PartnersRedlands, CAAfrica Relief efforts$100K
People Assisting the HomelessLos Angeles, CATo support the activities that the People Assisting the Homeless provide to the homeless.$75K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYSupport wildlife conservation efforts$75K
Sandals ChurchRiverside, CASupport religious education and practice.$70K
Our Calling IncDallas, TXSupport discipleship efforts among the homeless$57K
Hope Builders Taller San JoseSanta Ana, CATo support Hope Builders Taller San Jose with their activities.$50K
Biking for FunBakersfield, CAEncouragement of bicycling for fun and fitness$45K
Pat Tillman FoundationChicago, ILSupporting military veterans and their families$41K
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLSupport religious activities on college campuses$30K
Family Safety FoundationWest Sacramento, CASupport education regarding child safety$25K
Redlands Community FoundationRedlands, CASupport community charitable activity$25K
Neigh Sayers FoundationWalnut Creek, CASupport efforts to rehome unwanted horses.$23K
St Patricks Catholic SchoolDallas, TXSupport religious education$19K
Center for Child ProtectionAustin, TXSupport safety advocacy for youth$18K
Valley Christian SchoolsSan Jose, CASupport Parochial Education$13K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCSupport higher education$10K
Christian Church of Los GatosLos Gatos, CAReligious education and practice$10K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNSupport food insecurity relief efforts.$10K
Poshard FoundationCarterville, ILSupport efforts to provide services to abused and neglected children.$10K
Alzheimers Disease Related DisorderChicago, ILSupport Alzheimer's research$10K
Sharing Caring HandsMinneapolis, MNSupport homeless shelter and food support.$10K
Greater Europe MissionWheaton, ILSupport local ministries in Europe for spreading the love of Jesus$10K
National Fdtn for Adv of ArtsMiami, FLSupport arts for high-school artists$10K
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CASupport higher education$10K
Rbf Dome NfpCarbondale, ILSupport maintenance of historical geodesic dome home as a museum$10K
Philanthropy InternationalClaremont, CASupport and encourage philanthropy and legacy giving$9,843
City of HopeDuarte, CATo support research on cancer treatment and cures.$8,100
New Song ChurchSan Dimas, CASupport religious teaching and activities$8,000
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNHealth services and medical research$7,650
Pasadena Hospital FoundationPasadena, CASupport health services$7,500
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCSupport provision of basic needs.$7,500
The Church of the EpiphanyOak Park, CASupport religious practice and education$7,000
Salvation ArmyPomona, CASupport shelters for homeless$6,500
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CASupport programs feeding the homeless and hungry.$6,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYSupport sending physicians to care for patients in third world countries$6,000
Bakersfield Art AssociationBakersfield, CATo support the Bakersfield Art Association in their efforts to support local artists.$5,000
Young LifeSan Jose, CASupport a variety of youth programs with a religious education component.$5,000
Emerald Hope FoundationSan Juan Capistrano, CASupport fund raising efforts supporting cancer research and service agencies.$5,000
Humane Society of Austin Travis CtyAustin, TXSupport protection and care for animals$5,000
Holy Family Cathedral SchoolOrange, CASupport parochial education$5,000
Players Reach FoundationAustin, TXSupport student services$5,000
Santa Ana Public Sch FdtnSanta Ana, CASupport public education$5,000
Santa Ana Unified School DistrictSanta Ana, CASupport public education$5,000
Anderson County Humane SocietyPalestine, TXSupport for animal protection$5,000
Gioblastoma FoundationDurham, NCSupport/transform standard of care for glioblastoma$5,000
Dallas FoundationDallas, TXSupport community foundation$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CARelief for hungry and homeless.$4,000
Chapelwood United MethodistLake Johnson, TXSupport religious education and practice$4,000
Our Lady of Lakes ParishPequot Lakes, MNSupport religious activities$4,000
Royal High SchoolSimi Valley, CASupport K-12 education$4,000
Faith Harbor United MethodistSurf City, NCSupport religious education and practice$3,800
Friends of the New Hanover Cty ArboWilmington, NCSupport education and environmental causes$3,800
Hampstead Kiwanis ParkHampstead, NCSupport funding for local community park$3,800
New Hanover Humane SocietyWilmington, NCSupport animal protecion services$3,800
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORSupport preservation of water resources and wetlands for the benefit of wildlife.$3,500
Solutions for ChangeVista, CASupport finding solutions for homelessness and food insecurity$3,500
Novo MissionAnaheim, CASupport missionary efforts$3,200

By state: California 68 · Texas 17 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 5 · Illinois 7 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Philanthropy International is a private grantmaking foundation in Claremont, California, administered in care of Duaine D Draeger, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Philanthropy International accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications can be submitted in letter form. Deadlines: None.

How much does Philanthropy International give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 136 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Philanthropy International give?

California (68 grants), Texas (17 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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