True North Foundation
Invitation OnlyGrass Valley, California · EIN 74-2421528 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$133,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $90,000 and $250,000.
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
87% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Mining network | $961,087 |
| Western Organzation of Resource Councils Education Project | Billings, MT | Western mining activist/ network mini grants/ general support/ conference | $360,000 |
| Earthworks | Washington, DC | General support/ circuit rider program/ alaska program | $250,000 |
| The Northern Center | Fairbanks, AK | General support/mining program/ communications programs | $150,000 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | Anchorage, AK | General support/ clean water/ mining position | $133,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Anchorage, AK | General support/ tongass program/ mining program | $100,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | Boise, ID | Mining program/ communications program | $90,000 |
| The Sierra Fund | Neveda City, CA | General support/ mining program | $80,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,124,087 | 8 |
| 2023 | $3,200,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202520839349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2421528
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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