The Fansler Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fansler Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.3 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $37,660 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.3 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$37,660
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$30.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2023 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.5 million | 32 | $26.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 27 | $35.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 26 | $30.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Marlene Fansler Fansler Foundat 5713 N West Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (559) 432-0544 |
| What to submit | Letter of intent no more than 3 typewritten pages. Contact the foundation for specifics to be covered and attachments required. |
| Deadlines | By march 31 for funding by the following october 31. |
| Restrictions | Charities working with children primarily in the California central san joaquin valley |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Fansler Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Education/childcare children of low income and special needs | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Programs for at risk youth | $136,742 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Programs for at risk youth | $114,439 |
| United Cerebral Palsy | Programs for children with cerebral palsy | $108,376 |
| Marjaree Mason Center | Services for abused children | $88,579 |
| Heart of the Horse | Therapeutic horseback riding for disabled children | $77,000 |
| Central California Food Bank | Food program for children in need | $65,000 |
| Fresno Council on Child Abuse | Child abuse prevention | $63,315 |
| Exceptional Parents Unlimited | Programs for developmentally challenged children/families | $52,000 |
| Tzu Chi Medical Foundation | Eye glass program for children | $50,000 |
| San Joaquin Memorial High School | Tuition grant | $49,600 |
| Easter Seals | Programs for children w/autism | $44,500 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Programs for blind children | $40,000 |
| Carefresno | Programs for at risk youth | $35,320 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Vision services for children | $35,000 |
| Central Valley Justice Coalition | Program for at risk youth | $24,350 |
| California Scottish Rite Foundation | Programs for children w/learning disabilities | $24,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association | Programs for childen w/downs | $19,700 |
| Highway City Community Development | Assistance for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth | $19,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Housing for families w/medically ill children | $19,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | Camp for ill children | $15,000 |
| Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation | Children's burn camp | $11,250 |
| Assistance League | Clothing for children in need | $5,000 |
| City Without Orphans | Goods for foster children | $4,000 |
| Individual | Math tutoring (at san joaquin hs) | $770 |
| Andicott Elementary | Sports day | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene M Fansler
- Lisa D Prudek
- Margie Cooper
- Keith Kompsi
- David Manion
- Larry Gittens
- Ken Quenzer
- Annette Udall
Questions people ask
Does The Fansler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By march 31 for funding by the following october 31.
How much does The Fansler Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2023, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $37,660.
Who runs The Fansler Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Marlene M Fansler (President/Ceo), Lisa D Prudek (Cfo), Margie Cooper (Secretary) and Keith Kompsi (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Fansler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and human services.