The Foothills Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Foothills Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
58% 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 | $1.9 million | 28 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 28 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
The Foothills 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 Foothills Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $625,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $520,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $333,333 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $70,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon School Inc | To support a flourishing future campaign. | $400,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | In support of million duck campaign - intensive management, habitat and hunting policy. | $333,333 |
| Congressional Sportsmens Foundation | To support csf's efforts to work with congress, governors and state legislatures to protect & advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting & trapping. | $200,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Sports Camp | For general operating support | $150,000 |
| University of the Pacific | To support the veteran housing project. | $100,000 |
| Mzuri Wildlife Club Foundation | To support the mission to promote wildlife conservation and shooting sports education. | $75,000 |
| Put on the Brakes Inc | To start a scholarship program for underprivileged children to attend their teen driving school. | $50,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | To support the blackhawk ducks unlimited event. | $50,000 |
| Wing & Barrel Foundation | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| United States Sportsmens Alliance Foundation | To protect and defend america?s sportsmen and women, while educating the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts. | $25,000 |
| Rotary Club of Mount Shasta Foundation | To support the mt. Shasta rotary club and the | $25,000 |
| West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame | To assist the organization in its operations to promote and preserve the heritage of stock car racing. | $25,000 |
| Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Hospitality House of the Upper Peninsula | For general support. | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | To support the mission for the school. | $25,000 |
| San Jose Auxiliary for Children | To support the chariot program. | $25,000 |
| Brannan Center | To support the purchase of a sound system for the new center | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | To support western north carolina hurricane helene relief efforts | $25,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Operation Freedom Paws | General operating support | $25,000 |
| CHP 11 99 Foundation | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Lake Norman Humane Inc | Support for the hurricane helene efforts in north carolina | $25,000 |
| CHP 11 99 Foundation | To support the organization's mission to provide emergency assistance to california highway patrol employees and scholarships to their children. | $20,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | To support the klamath basin initiative. | $20,000 |
| Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc | For general support in honor of victory junction's 20th anniversary. | $20,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | To support the organization's hall of fame. | $15,000 |
| Red Bank Outdoor Academy | Support for scholarships | $15,000 |
| Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc | For the year end challenge fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary H Bechtel
- George T Argyris
- Erin Wilms
- Sarah V Copeland
Questions people ask
Does The Foothills Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Foothills Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Foothills Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary H Bechtel (President & Director), George T Argyris (Secretary & Director), Erin Wilms (Treasurer, Asst Secretary & Director) and Sarah V Copeland (Treasurer, Asst Secretary & Director).
What does The Foothills Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.