Francis Noz Heritage Fund
Invitation OnlyWoodland, California · EIN 85-0725728 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$50.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | To provide general support | $390,000 |
| Peduli Aanak Foundation | Meno Park, CA | To provide general support | $370,304 |
| Meals on Wheels (Yolo) | Woodland, CA | To provide general support | $100,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Oakland, CA | To provide general support | $100,000 |
| Global Giving Forward Fund | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $80,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Boone, IA | To provide general support | $75,000 |
| American Funds of Ocean Cleanup | Pasadena, CA | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Amref Health Africa Inc | New York, NY | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Ninos de Guatemala | Brooklyn, NY | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Shelbourne, VT | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Jane Goodall Foundation | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Room to Read | San Francisco, CA | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To provide general support | $31,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | To provide general support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Arc of the US | Washington, DC | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | Fairfield, CT | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Gastro-Intestinal Research | Highland Park, IL | To provide general support | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Research & Prevention | Tucson, AZ | To provide general support | $15,000 |
| National Center for Missing | Alexandria, VA | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Project Pearls | Hayward, CA | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| The Gentle Barn Foundation | Santa Clarita, CA | To provide general support | $10,000 |
| Free a Girl Foundation | New York, NY | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Make It Happen Yolo County | Davis, CA | To provide general support | $5,000 |
| Hope for Paws | Studio City, CA | To provide general support | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth Port, MA | To provide general support | $700,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,781,304 | 30 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349102304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0725728
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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