Sacramento Pioneer Association
Preselected recipients only
Sacramento Pioneer Association is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,700 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,700
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $27,700 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,100 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $27,700 | 7 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $25,700 | 7 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Sacramento Pioneer Association 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sacramento Pioneer Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $25,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento History Alliance Inc | general contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | scholarship | $5,000 |
| Tallulah McKinzie co Pamona College | scholarship | $5,000 |
| Museum of Medical History | General | $500 |
| Individual | scholarship | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Shepard
- Thom Gilbert
- Emily Brown Wheeler
- Roger Bilstad
- Katie Brown
- Peter Noack
- Barbara Collopy
- Jennifer Basye
- Jonathan Hunt
- Molly Wiese
- Elizabeth McClatchy
- Gary Bazlen
- Tony Dick
Questions people ask
Does Sacramento Pioneer Association accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sacramento Pioneer Association give?
$25,700 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sacramento Pioneer Association?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Shepard (Secretary), Thom Gilbert (Treasurer), Emily Brown Wheeler (President) and Roger Bilstad (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Sacramento Pioneer Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.