Finch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Finch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $537,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$537,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $423,400 the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $423,400 | 44 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $537,500 | 43 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Finch Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Finch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California. It also paid $12,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $203,000 |
| Utah | 4 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $36,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americas Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Brigham Young University Henry H and Leah N | Henry and leah finch scholarship fund | $35,000 |
| The Uc Davis Foundation | Ca&es experiential learning fund | $30,000 |
| National Ability Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | General operating support | $25,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation | Forever 4h endowment ventura county | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $20,000 |
| Utah Symphonyutah Opera Deer Valley Music Festival | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Oregon FFA Foundation | $7,500 love ag teach ag and $7,500 fae | $15,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Cu Boulder Leeds School of Business | Leeds school of business | $15,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy Park City | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Uscnorris Comprehensive Cancer Center- Development Office | Usc norris comprehensive cancer center | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Camarillo mountain fire | $15,000 |
| University of Prince Edward Island Fdn Atlantic Veterinary College | Atlantic veterinary college | $12,500 |
| Property & Environment Research Center | General operating support | $12,500 |
| The Uc Davis Foundation | The center for equine health | $10,000 |
| Uc Riverside Foundation | The depart of entomology's hlb prevention initiative | $10,000 |
| American Assoc of Equine Practitioners - Aaep Foundation (DBA the Foundatio | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | In memory of sean mcgrath | $10,000 |
| Ventura Land Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Back Country Horsemen of America | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Museum of Ventura County Agricultural Museum | Agriculture museum | $5,000 |
| Ojai Valley Historical Society and Museum | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Supporting hurricane relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| American Snowsports Education Assoc Inc - Education Foundation | Psia intermountain education fund | $5,000 |
| California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Students for Eco Education & Agriculture Education Programs | Ventura county farm day | $2,500 |
| Help of Ojai | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ventura County Sheriffs Department Volunteer Search & Rescue Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Nordhoff Parent Association | Nordoff ffa | $2,500 |
| Ojai Raptor Center | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Finch
- Kristen A Finch
- J Michael Finch
- Sarah A Finch
Questions people ask
Does Finch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finch Family Foundation give?
$537,500 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Finch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James P Finch (President), Kristen A Finch (Secretary), J Michael Finch (Treasurer) and Sarah A Finch (Director).
What does Finch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.