Ontario Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Ontario Community Foundation is a private foundation in Upland, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$173,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,000 the year before.
46% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 15 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 19 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $173,500 | 23 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ontario Community Foundation 154-A West Foothill Boulevard 314, Ontario, CA 91762 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (909) 985-7338 |
| What to submit | Information should be in writing and include name, address, amount being requested, specific information as to what funds will be used for. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. Requests are reviewed at meetings. |
| Restrictions | Amount limitations are based on availability. |
What Ontario Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $173,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Fund | Emergency Needs Program | $15,000 |
| House of Ruth | Support Child Abuse Program | $12,500 |
| Aging Next | Nutritious Snacks et al | $10,000 |
| Adonai | Gift Cards et al | $10,000 |
| Individual | Children Service Center | $10,000 |
| Megans Wings Inc | Patient Aid & Gas Program | $8,000 |
| Warrior for Children | Emergency Services for Trauma Kids & Youth | $8,000 |
| Crossroads Inc | Job Training/Women | $8,000 |
| Service Center for Independent Life | Food Pantry et al | $7,500 |
| Foothill Family Shelter | 120 Day Step Stones Program | $7,500 |
| Inland Valley Hope Partners | SOVA Program | $7,500 |
| Project One Cause | Hyperbaric Oxygen et al | $7,500 |
| Anthesis | Screen Printing et al | $7,500 |
| Oparc | Computer Software et al | $7,500 |
| Assistance League Foothill | Operation School et al | $7,500 |
| St Joseph School | Smart Lab | $7,000 |
| Clasp | Tutor et al | $5,000 |
| Pacific Lifeline | Support Services | $5,000 |
| Wellness Ranch | Suicide Prevention | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Home Fire Campaign | $5,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Shoes for the Needy | $5,000 |
| Friends of Upland | Purchase & Maintain Formal Wear | $5,000 |
| Ontario Museum | Live Art Demonstration | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lowell Stark
- Dann Bowman
- Kelly McMenomy
- Bob Bennett
- Maggie Latimer
- Warren Stewart
- Donald Spaulding
- Jon Novack
- Owen Pillow
- Linda Gladson
- John Andrews
Questions people ask
Does Ontario Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines. Requests are reviewed at meetings..
How much does Ontario Community Foundation give?
$173,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Ontario Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lowell Stark (Secretary), Dann Bowman (Vice President), Kelly McMenomy (Trustee) and Bob Bennett (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Ontario Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.