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Naturally Proud Network

Preselected recipients only North Tustin, California · EIN 844609514

Naturally Proud Network is a private foundation in North Tustin, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,0002$0
2024$8,0002$0
2025$10,0003$0

How to apply

Naturally Proud Network 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Naturally Proud Network funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$5,000
Illinois1$2,500
Nevada1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
LGBTQ Center
Santa Ana, CA
Support opportunities for LGBTQ individuals$5,000
Center on Halstead
Chicago, IL
Support opportunities for LGBTQ individuals$2,500
Bright Star Institute
Las Vegas, NV
Prevent and Alleviate Homelessness in the LBGTQIA+ community$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Naturally Proud Network accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Naturally Proud Network give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Naturally Proud Network?

Its 2025 filing lists Franck Gillet (President) and Randy Kreienbrink (Treasurer).

What does Naturally Proud Network fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.

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