Finch Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 47-1609215 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$508K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Americas Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Brigham Young University Henry H and Leah N | Provo, UT | Henry and leah finch scholarship fund | $35,000 |
| The UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | Ca&es experiential learning fund | $30,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park City, UT | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union | Mount Vernon, VA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | Herndon, VA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation | Davis, CA | Forever 4H endowment ventura county | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $20,000 |
| Utah Symphonyutah Opera Deer Valley Music Festival | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | Lakewood, CO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | Corvallis, OR | $7,500 love ag teach ag and $7,500 fae | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Cu Boulder Leeds School of Business | Denver, CO | Leeds school of business | $15,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy Park City | Park City, UT | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center- Development Office | Los Angeles, CA | Usc norris comprehensive cancer center | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Camarillo mountain fire | $15,000 |
| University of Prince Edward Island Fdn Atlantic Veterinary College | Charlottetown, CA | Atlantic veterinary college | $12,500 |
| Property & Environment Research Center | Bozeman, MT | General operating support | $12,500 |
| The UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | The center for equine health | $10,000 |
| UC Riverside Foundation | Riverside, CA | The depart of entomology's hlb prevention initiative | $10,000 |
| American Assoc of Equine Practitioners - Aaep Foundation (Dba the Foundatio | Lexington, KY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | Santa Paula, CA | In memory of sean mcgrath | $10,000 |
| Ventura Land Trust | Ventura, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Back Country Horsemen of America | Columbia Falls, MT | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Tustin, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Ventura County Agricultural Museum | Ventura, CA | Agriculture museum | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Historical Society and Museum | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Snowsports Education Assoc Inc - Education Foundation | Lakewood, CO | Psia intermountain education fund | $5,000 |
| California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom | Sacramento, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Students for Eco Education & Agriculture Education Programs | Ventura, CA | Ventura county farm day | $2,500 |
| Help of Ojai | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ventura County Sheriffs Department Volunteer Search & Rescue Inc | Santa Paula, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Nordhoff Parent Association | Ojai, CA | Nordoff ffa | $2,500 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | Oak View, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mesa Verde Foundation | Arvada, CO | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Reins of Hope | Ojai, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | Ca&es experiential learning fund | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $507,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $423,400 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100441
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1609215
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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