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Terra Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Folsom, California · EIN 208360832

Terra Family Foundation is a private foundation in Folsom, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,940 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $135,940. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $447,700 the year before.

10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$447,70010$9.9 million
2024$500,94010$11.1 million

How to apply

Terra 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Terra Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California10$500,940

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Youth for Christ Ministries
Sacramento, CA
Education/social outreach$135,940
Sierra Pregnancy and Health
Roseville, CA
Health/social outreach$75,000
Sacramento Children's Home
Sacramento, CA
Health/social outreach$70,000
Fristers
Irvine, CA
Health/social outreach$60,000
George Mark Children's House
San Leandro, CA
Health/social outreach$60,000
Mission Edge San Diego Bro-Am
Pasadena, CA
Social outreach$35,000
Sweet Dreams Foundation
Folsom, CA
Social outreach$30,000
Step Forward Academy
Aliso Viejo, CA
Education/social outreach$15,000
Valley Childrens Hospital
Madera, CA
Health$10,000
Women's Empowerment
Sacramento, CA
Social outreach$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Terra Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Terra Family Foundation give?

$500,940 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.

Who runs Terra Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Christine Weske (Director), Renee Baber (Director) and Mary Pexa (Director).

What does Terra Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and faith communities.

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