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Candelaria Fund is a private corporation based in LITTLE RIVER, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Richard Tower. It holds total assets of $945K. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2011 to $835K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New Mexico and Colorado. According to available records, Candelaria Fund has made 52 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $300K and $675K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $300K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Colorado, California, which account for 63% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Candelaria Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CO, CA.
Candelaria Fund has distributed a total of $1.6M across 52 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $300K.
Candelaria Fund is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (943246086) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Candelaria Fund is headquartered in LITTLE RIVER, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Tower | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Tower | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$687K
Total Assets
$835K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$835K
Grants Paid
$660K
Contributions
$438K
Net Investment Income
$463K
Distribution Amount
$54K
Total: $610K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Rr CommissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Antonito, CO | $150K | 2022 |
| Nashville Steam Preservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $125K | 2022 |
| East Broad Top FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Rock Hill Furnace, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Center Of Southwest CultureGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $50K | 2022 |
| Historic Pullman FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2022 |
| Wiscasset Waterville & Farmington Railway MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Alan, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| San Bernardino Railroad Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Bernardino, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| New Mexico Steam Locomotive And Railroad Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $25K | 2022 |
| Railroading Heritage Of Midwest AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $25K | 2022 |
| Tucumcari Main StreetGENERAL SUPPORT | Tucumcari, NM | $20K | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Of Mendocino CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Ukiah, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Chronicle Season Of SharingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Archaeological ConsevancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $15K | 2022 |
| Colorado Railroad MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Golden, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| John W Barriger Iii National Railroad Library-University Of Missouri St LGENERAL SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| California Budget & Policy CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Gold Country RegionGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Durango Railroad Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Durango, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Del Oro DivisionGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Think New MexicoGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Golden State DivisionGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Oregon Rail Historical FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2021 |
| Pacific Locomotive SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Sunol, CA | $30K | 2021 |
| Chinese Historical Society Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Forney Museum Of TransportationGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $20K | 2021 |
| Sf Chronicle Season Of SharingGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The East Broad TopGENERAL SUPPORT | Sarver, PA | $10K | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army - Del Oro DivisionGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army - Golden State DivisionGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Winslow Arts TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Winslow, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| Galloping Goose Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Dolores, CO | $10K | 2020 |
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