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Philanthropy International

Accepts applications Claremont, California · EIN 870643877

Philanthropy International is a private foundation in Claremont, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 136 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $135,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.7 million133$12.2 million
2024$1.4 million136$13.1 million

How to apply

ContactDuke Draeger
333 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Phone or email(909) 399-1100
What to submitApplications can be submitted in letter form.
RestrictionsRecipients must be qualified charities under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Philanthropy International funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California68$817,793
Texas17$138,213
Massachusetts1$104,000
New York5$83,500
Illinois7$81,750
Florida2$40,000
North Carolina7$37,950
Minnesota5$25,500
Tennessee2$9,650
Oregon2$4,800

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 136 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wildlife Conservation Network
San Francisco, CA
Support protection of endangered species$135,000
Alzheimers Association
Wellesley Hills, MA
Support Alzheimers research$104,000
Redlands Christian School
Redlands, CA
Support parochial education.$100,000
Africa Mercy Partners
Redlands, CA
Africa Relief efforts$100,000
People Assisting the Homeless
Los Angeles, CA
To support the activities that the People Assisting the Homeless provide to the homeless.$75,000
Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY
Support wildlife conservation efforts$75,000
Sandals Church
Riverside, CA
Support religious education and practice.$70,000
Our Calling Inc
Dallas, TX
Support discipleship efforts among the homeless$56,613
Hope Builders Taller San Jose
Santa Ana, CA
To support Hope Builders Taller San Jose with their activities.$50,000
Biking For Fun
Bakersfield, CA
Encouragement of bicycling for fun and fitness$45,000
Pat Tillman Foundation
Chicago, IL
Supporting military veterans and their families$40,750
Campus Crusade for Christ
Orlando, FL
Support religious activities on college campuses$30,000
Family Safety Foundation
West Sacramento, CA
Support education regarding child safety$25,000
Redlands Community Foundation
Redlands, CA
Support community charitable activity$25,000
Neigh Sayers Foundation
Walnut Creek, CA
Support efforts to rehome unwanted horses.$22,600
St Patricks Catholic School
Dallas, TX
Support religious education$19,000
Center for Child Protection
Austin, TX
Support safety advocacy for youth$18,000
Valley Christian Schools
San Jose, CA
Support Parochial Education$12,500
Duke University
Durham, NC
Support higher education$10,250
Christian Church of Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
Religious education and practice$10,000
Feed My Starving Children
Coon Rapids, MN
Support food insecurity relief efforts.$10,000
Poshard Foundation
Carterville, IL
Support efforts to provide services to abused and neglected children.$10,000
Individual
IL
Support Alzheimer's research$10,000
Individual
MN
Support homeless shelter and food support.$10,000
Greater Europe Mission
Wheaton, IL
Support local ministries in Europe for spreading the love of Jesus$10,000
National Fdtn for Adv of Arts
Miami, FL
Support arts for high-school artists$10,000
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Support higher education$10,000
Individual
IL
$10,000
Philanthropy International
Claremont, CA
Support and encourage philanthropy and legacy giving$9,843
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
To support research on cancer treatment and cures.$8,100
New Song Church
San Dimas, CA
Support religious teaching and activities$8,000
St Jude Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
Health services and medical research$7,650
Pasadena Hospital Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Support health services$7,500
Individual
NC
Support provision of basic needs.$7,500
The Church of the Epiphany
Oak Park, CA
Support religious practice and education$7,000
Individual
CA
Support shelters for homeless$6,500
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, CA
Support programs feeding the homeless and hungry.$6,500
Individual
NY
Support sending physicians to care for patients in third world countries$6,000
Bakersfield Art Association
Bakersfield, CA
To support the Bakersfield Art Association in their efforts to support local artists.$5,000
Individual
CA
Support a variety of youth programs with a religious education component.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Philanthropy International accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Philanthropy International give?

$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 136 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Philanthropy International?

Its 2024 filing lists Janis Bride (Treasurer), Duaine Draeger (Chairman) and Linda Treydte (Secretary).

What does Philanthropy International fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.

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