Cares Foundation
Historical FunderCarmichael, California · EIN 45-2544055 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $65,655 and $168,565.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH BOUZARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 6920 FAIR OAKS BLVD, CARMICHAEL CA 95608 |
| Phone | 9162902291 |
| DEBBIE@THECARESFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE REQUESTOR MUST COMPLETE A LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A GRANT APPLICATION |
| 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 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harm Reduction Services (Hrs) | Sacramento, CA | Street outreach to homeless, sex workers and injection drug users | $302,163 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (Cash) | Sacramento, CA | Hiv/Sti prevention and provide prep information to sex workers | $191,591 |
| Sacramento Lgbt Community Center | Sacramento, CA | Hiv/Sti testing and linkage to care, safer sex supplies | $168,565 |
| One Community Health | Sacramento, CA | HIV testing, care program | $150,000 |
| Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation | Auburn, CA | Prep navigation to high risk AIDS clients | $149,303 |
| Sunburst Projects | Sacramento, CA | HIV testing, care program | $110,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | San Jose, CA | Hiv/Sti education for youth and young adults including prep | $80,000 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking and Exchange (Sane) | Sacramento, CA | Syringe exchange, risk reduction education on-site | $67,171 |
| Communicare Health Centers | West Sacramento, CA | Prep clinic, navigation, referrals for on-site behavioral health services | $65,655 |
| Golden Rule Services | Sacramento, CA | Non-Medical case management for people of color living with HIV, HIV care | $50,000 |
| Norcal AIDS Cycle | Sacramento, CA | 2024 sponsorship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,344,448 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,571,828 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2544055
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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