Theophilus Foundation
Invitation OnlyN San Juan, California · EIN 90-0919650 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$467K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Village Institute | Summertown, TN | Charity | $75,000 |
| Geoversity | Culver City, CA | Charity | $40,000 |
| Foundation Un Curso de Amor | San Isidro, AR | Charity | $40,000 |
| Wild Foundation | Boulder, CO | Charity | $22,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | Charity | $22,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainesville, FL | Charity | $21,000 |
| Take Heart Publications | Nevada City, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| South Yuba River Citizens League | Nevada City, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | Washington, DC | Charity | $20,000 |
| Bear Yuba Land Trust | Grass Valley, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charity | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Cornicon Institute | Viroqua, WI | Charity | $15,000 |
| Bear Yuba Land Trust | Grass Valley, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| One Mind Foundation | Hastings on Hudson, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Nevada City School of the Arts | Nevada City, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Nutrition Facts | Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Lyme Light Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Living As Love | Lawrence, KS | Charity | $5,000 |
| Center for Action and Contemplation | Albuquerque, NM | Charity | $5,000 |
| Budha at the Gas Pump | Fairfield, IA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Sierra Harvest | Nevada City, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| One Mind Foundation | Hastings on Hudson, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charity | $300 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Charity | $200 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Charity | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $466,700 | 30 |
| 2024 | $391,608 | 23 |
| 2023 | $415,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0919650
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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