The Confidence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Confidence Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 215 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $385,500. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants215
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$385,500
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 184 | $93.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 215 | $107 million |
How to apply
The Confidence 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.
What The Confidence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 141 | $1.9 million |
| Missouri | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Idaho | 13 | $363,000 |
| Washington | 20 | $349,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $200,000 |
| Nevada | 15 | $140,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | To support various public charities on a wide variety of causes | $385,500 |
| Greater Horizons | To support various public charities on a wide variety of causes | $300,000 |
| Greater Horizons | To support various public charities on a wide variety of causes | $300,000 |
| Greater Horizons | To support various public charities on a wide variety of causes | $200,000 |
| Strength of Shadow Dog Rescue Inc | General operating support | $190,000 |
| Greater Horizons | To support various public charities on a wide variety of causes | $180,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council | To fund the program and operational expenses of maui county scouting | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui Inc | Boys & girls clubs lahaina - general operating support | $100,000 |
| Fly Compton Aeronautical Education Foundation Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute | Project dulce support - m/y grant | $100,000 |
| Fly Compton Aeronautical Education Foundation Inc | Aviation education and career opportunities/engaging youth | $75,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | Upgrade on the esplanade and the dump station | $75,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Pediatric audiology for underserved children | $75,000 |
| Museique | Muse/ique offstage | $75,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Therapeutic riding and pet encounter therapy programs | $70,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada | General operating support | $51,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton | Camp pendleton fisher childrens center programs | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Challenge grant - general operating support | $50,000 |
| Model Forest Policy Program | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Undergraduate scholarship support - multiyear grant | $50,000 |
| The Museum of Flight | "home beyond earth" space stations exhibit; past, present, and future. | $50,000 |
| Pepperdine University | 2024 youth citizenship seminar at pepperdine university | $50,000 |
| Taft Oil Technology Academy | Oil technology program | $50,000 |
| University of Southern California | General support - marshall school of business | $50,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America San Diego Imperial Council | Aviation career exploring program | $40,000 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Sandpoint Waldorf School | To support the initial stage of the capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Sandpoint Waldorf School | New campus fund | $40,000 |
| North Idaho High School Aerospace Program Inc | Jabiru j430 project | $36,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Surf undergraduate research program | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs of Americatender Loving Canines | Prison service dog training support | $30,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | Ponderey lake program | $30,000 |
| Mountain Communities Boys and Girls Club | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Music Conservatory of Sandpoint Inc | General operating support | $27,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire Inc | Gourmet dinner | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Western Los Angeles County Council | General operating support | $25,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Four Winds Inc | Camp scholarships | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheyenna Whittier
- Kimberly A Whittier
- David A Dahl
- Haley Kirk Dahl
- Michael J Casey
- Linda J Blinkenberg
- Arlo G Sorensen
Questions people ask
Does The Confidence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Confidence Foundation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 215 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Confidence Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheyenna Whittier (President/Director), Kimberly A Whittier (Vice President/Director), David A Dahl (Cfo/Director) and Haley Kirk Dahl (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Confidence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and animals.