The Candelaria Fund
Historical FunderLittle River, California · EIN 94-3246086 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CANDELARIA FUND RICHARD TOWER |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 398, LITTLE RIVER CA 95456 |
| Phone | 4157221714 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE WRITTEN AND INCLUDE THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUESTED FUNDS AND A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Broad Top Foundation | Rock Hill Furnace, PA | General support | $200,000 |
| Bay Area Electric Railroad Association | Suisun City, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Railroaders Memorial Museum | Altoona, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Center of Southwest Culture | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $75,000 |
| Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Rr | Alma, ME | General support | $75,000 |
| Friends of the East Broad Top | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing | San Francisco, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Nevada Northern Railway Foundation | Ely, NV | General support | $15,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Mendocino County | Ukiah, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Gold Country Region | Sacramento, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Del Oro Division | Sacramento, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Golden Gate Division | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $5,000 |
| California Budget & Policy Center | Sacramento, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $677,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $815,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $660,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104766
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3246086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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