The Foothills Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-2412392 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon School Inc | Concord, NC | To support a flourishing future campaign. | $400,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | In support of million duck campaign - intensive management, habitat and hunting policy. | $333,333 |
| Congressional Sportsmens Foundation | Washington, DC | To support csf's efforts to work with congress, governors and state legislatures to protect & advance hunting, angling, recreational… | $200,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Sports Camp | Vacaville, CA | For general operating support | $150,000 |
| University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | To support the veteran housing project. | $100,000 |
| Mzuri Wildlife Club Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | To support the mission to promote wildlife conservation and shooting sports education. | $75,000 |
| Put on the Brakes Inc | Concord, NC | To start a scholarship program for underprivileged children to attend their teen driving school. | $50,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | To support the blackhawk ducks unlimited event. | $50,000 |
| Wing & Barrel Foundation | Sonoma, CA | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation | Columbus, OH | To protect and defend america?s sportsmen and women, while educating the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts. | $25,000 |
| Rotary Club of Mount Shasta Foundation | Mt Shasta, CA | To support the mt. shasta rotary club and the | $25,000 |
| West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame | Danville, CA | To assist the organization in its operations to promote and preserve the heritage of stock car racing. | $25,000 |
| Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula | Marquette, MI | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula | Marquette, MI | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | San Francisco, CA | To support the mission for the school. | $25,000 |
| San Jose Auxiliary for Children | San Jose, CA | To support the chariot program. | $25,000 |
| Brannan Center | Calistoga, CA | To support the purchase of a sound system for the new center | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | To support western north carolina hurricane helene relief efforts | $25,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Roseville, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Operation Freedom Paws | Gilroy, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Chp 11 99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Lake Norman Humane Inc | Mooresville, NC | Support for the hurricane helene efforts in north carolina | $25,000 |
| Chp 11 99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | To support the organization's mission to provide emergency assistance to california highway patrol employees and scholarships to their… | $20,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Memphis, TN | To support the klamath basin initiative. | $20,000 |
| Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc | Randleman, NC | For general support in honor of victory junction's 20th anniversary. | $20,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | Roseville, CA | To support the organization's hall of fame. | $15,000 |
| Red Bank Outdoor Academy | Red Bluff, CA | Support for scholarships | $15,000 |
| Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc | Norwalk, CT | For the year end challenge fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,833,333 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,867,678 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523019349100432
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2412392
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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