Freda B Runyon Foundation
Invitation OnlyEl Dorado, California · EIN 47-0899284 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,857
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
21% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands 4 Hope | El Dorado Hills, CA | Youth making a difference, their mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Giving youth a platform to make their… | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program | Sacramento, CA | Emergency school program designed to address the educational, social and health needed of homeless children. | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Edc Western Slope | Placerville, CA | The Landing, 40 acre sports and recreation complex and teen center. | $4,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | West Bloomfield, MI | Friendship Circle works with adaptive bike companies from around the world to provide adaptive bikes to children and teens with special… | $3,890 |
| Upper Room Dining Hall | Placerville, CA | Mission is to provide meals and services to members of the community living under the strain of poverty, treating all guests with dignity… | $3,700 |
| K-9 Armor | San Francisco, CA | Equip canine officers with bulletproof vests at no cost through donations. | $3,600 |
| Assistance League Sierra Foothills | El Dorado Hills, CA | Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults | $3,500 |
| Museum of Science & Curiosity | Sacramento, CA | Inspiring the next generation to pursue STEAM fields of study so they can solve some of the biggest challenges such as better medical care,… | $3,500 |
| Food Bank of El Dorad County | Cameron Park, CA | Serving the community with Food insecurities. | $3,400 |
| Caties Closet | Dracut, MA | For every child to have access to the essentials that foster physical, emotional and mental well-being. | $3,200 |
| Seniors First | Rocklin, CA | Support for seniors including hot meals, rides to important appointments, friendly visitors, information and assistance, recreational… | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado | Shingle Springs, CA | Transforming lives through the joy of sport for people with intellectual disabilities | $3,000 |
| Angel Flight Northeast | North Andover, MA | A collaborative organization of non-profits who provide free air and ground transportation to patients across the United States. Helping… | $3,000 |
| Soil Born Farms | Rancho Cordova, CA | Their mission is to give youth experiences that can have lifelong impacts on them, the farm and out plant. Giving them enriching programs… | $3,000 |
| Fishing for the Mission | Buzzards Bay, MA | Providing veterans with the opportunity to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of recreational fishing through fishing charters. They provide… | $2,857 |
| Food Literacy Center | Sacramento, CA | Inspiring kids to eat their vegetables. Teaching children in low-income elementary schools cooking, nutrition, gardening and active play to… | $2,800 |
| Firefighters Burn Institute | Sacramento, CA | Support burn programs and regional burn centers. Provide recovery and reintegration programs free of charge to burn survivors. | $2,575 |
| Tahoe Food Hub | Truckee, CA | Food hub Operates as a vital link between local farmers and the community, ensuring that fresh sustainably grown food reaches the people… | $2,575 |
| Sierra Wildlife Rescue | Placerville, CA | A non-profit organization, dedicated to the mission of preserving El Dorado Countys wildlife through public education and by rehabilitating… | $2,500 |
| Arc Wakamatsu Farm | Coloma, CA | American River Conservancy Wakamatsu Farm Education Center Phase 2. Wakamatsu Farm is a community place to experience natural resources,… | $2,500 |
| K9 Benjamin Foundation | Epping, NH | Donation given to support Officer Katie Ables canine kennel project for canine officer. | $2,500 |
| Afsp Greater Sacramento Chapter | New York, NY | Mission in saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Building initiatives to further understand and prevent suicide. | $2,000 |
| Best Buddiesmontgomery Hs Chapter | Santa Rosa, CA | Focused on creating one to one relationships, promoting inclusion and building leadership for people with and without intellectual and… | $2,000 |
| No Time to Waste | San Jose, CA | Recover surplus food from local food donors and deliver those goods to charitable outreach program partners. | $2,000 |
| The Forgotten Soldier Project | Auburn, CA | Dedicated to offering the highest complementary integrative health care services for optimized treatment and preventive care that… | $1,800 |
| Twin Lakes Food Bank | Folsom, CA | Helping the feed the community with food insecurities. | $1,675 |
| Golden Eagles Softball Association | Loomis, CA | Non-Profit organization dedicated to improving the overall mental health of youth. Fundraiser for Del Oro Softball field lights. 30 day… | $1,000 |
| El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce | Placerville, CA | Hwy 50 Adopt a Christmas tree program. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,072 | 28 |
| 2024 | $80,152 | 30 |
| 2023 | $79,575 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640499349100524
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0899284
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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