How to apply
No designated form Contact: Scott H Setzer, 2555 Third Street Suite 200, Sacramento, Ca, 9164422555, scott@setzerforest.com Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
49 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sutter Medical Center FoundationSacramento, CA | B - health | $60K |
| Food Literacy CenterSacramento, CA | A - education | $25K |
| Epilepsy Foundation Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | E - other | $15K |
| Saint John's Program for Real ChangSacramento, CA | E - other | $9,000 |
| Cchat CenterRancho Cordova, CA | B - Health | $6,000 |
| Flights to FreedomMcClellan, CA | E - Other | $6,000 |
| Sacramento Philharmonic OperaSacramento, CA | A - Education | $5,000 |
| Yuba Watershed Project Fire Safe CoMarysville, CA | E - other | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater SacSacramento, CA | A - education | $5,000 |
| Eagle MountBozeman, MT | B - Health | $5,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital FndGrass Valley, CA | A - Education | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Superior CaliforniaSacramento, CA | E - Other | $5,000 |
| Scoop ScootSacramento, CA | B - Health | $5,000 |
| Quincy Volunteer Fire DepartmentQuincy, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Foothill Fire DepartmentBrownsville, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Dobbins Volunteer Fire DepartmentOregon House, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Camptonville Community PartnershipCamptonville, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Dobbins Oregon House Improvement FuOregon House, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Plumas County Fire Safe CouncilQuincy, CA | E - other | $3,000 |
| Sierra Institute for CommunityTaylorsville, CA | E - Other | $3,000 |
| Plumas Rural ServicesQuincy, CA | E - Other | $3,000 |
| Camptonville Volunteer Fire DepartmCamptonville, CA | E - Other | $3,000 |
| Butte County Fire Safe CouncilParadise, CA | E - Other | $3,000 |
| California Society of American ForeActon, CA | E - Other | $3,000 |
| The Foundation for UcpSacramento, CA | B - health | $2,500 |
| Bozeman SymphonyBozeman, MT | E - Other | $2,500 |
| Douglas County Sheriff's Ad CouncilMinden, NV | C - Welfare | $2,250 |
| Ride to WalkPenryn, CA | B - Health | $2,250 |
| Niello Concours at SerranoGold River, CA | E - Other | $2,000 |
| Peardale Chicago Park FireChicago Park, CA | E - other | $1,500 |
| Ophir Hill Volunteer Fire DepartmenCedar Ridge, CA | E - other | $1,500 |
| Penn Valley Fire Protection DistricPenn Valley, CA | E - Other | $1,500 |
| Environmental AlternativesQuincy, CA | E - Other | $1,500 |
| Spondylitis Association of AmericaEncino, CA | B - Health | $1,500 |
| Dangberg Home Ranch Historic ParkMinden, NV | A - Education | $1,500 |
| Shasta Elementary PTOChico, CA | A - Education | $1,325 |
| Norcal Services - Deaf Hard of HearSacramento, CA | B - Health | $1,200 |
| Oroville Union High School - Lp CheOroville, CA | A - Education | $1,100 |
| The Optimist All-StarSacramento, CA | A - Education | $1,000 |
| Penn Valley Community FoundationPenn Valley, CA | E - other | $1,000 |
| California Tree Farm CommitteeOak Run, CA | E - other | $750 |
| Premier ConcourseRancho Cordova, CA | E - Other | $750 |
| Chico Patriot Fastpitch IncChico, CA | E - Other | $640 |
| Oroville Rhino Football and CheerOroville, CA | A - education | $600 |
| Rotary Club of Sacramento FoundatioFair Oaks, CA | E - other | $500 |
| Artists in CrisisSacramento, CA | B - Health | $500 |
| Sacramento Pioneer AssociationSacramento, CA | E - Other | $370 |
| Delta UpsilonOroville, CA | B - health | $200 |
| Ca Highway Patrol 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CA | A - Education | $135 |
By state: California 45 · Montana 2 · Nevada 2
About this foundation
Setzer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sacramento, California, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Setzer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No designated form Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Setzer Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $220K across 49 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Setzer Foundation give?
California (45 grants), Montana (2 grants), Nevada (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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