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Firedoll Foundation is a private corporation based in WALNUT CREEK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Merfin LLC Sandor Straus. It holds total assets of $8.2M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Firedoll Foundation has made 408 grants totaling $9.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $950K and $2.2M annually from 2020 to 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 169 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 50 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Firedoll Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 408 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Firedoll Foundation has distributed a total of $9.3M across 408 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
The foundation supports the charitable, scientific and education activities of other organizations.
Firedoll Foundation is headquartered in WALNUT CREEK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandor Straus | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Faye Straus | Vice President / Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$8.1M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$8.1M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
$1.6M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$628K
Total: $6.7M
Total Grants
408
Total Giving
$9.3M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
169
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose FoundationNor Cal Environmental Grassroots Fund | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Pangea Legal ServicesGeneral Support,Asylee Legal Emp | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| East Bay Sanctuary CovenantWalk-in Clinic & Afghan Support | Berkeley, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| East Bay Community Law CenterDDDP General Support + Clean Slate | Berkeley, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| Common Counsel FoundationGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $35K | 2024 |
| Center For Constitutional RightsGeneral Support | New York, NY | $30K | 2024 |
| Trinity Center Of Walnut CreekGeneral Support | Walnut Creek, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Endangered Species CoalitionGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $30K | 2024 |
| Planned ParenthoodNor Cal, Support Promotores Program | Concord, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Hastings College Of LawCenter Gender & Refugee General Support | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Wild Earth GuardiansGrant- Rewilding & Keeping Public Lands Public Campaigns | Santa Fe, NM | $30K | 2024 |
| Institute For Justice & Democracy In HaitiSupport for Hatians in Haiti & US | Marshfield, MA | $30K | 2024 |
| As You SowShareholder Advocacy Program Grant | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Western Environmental Law CenterNorth California Legal Advocacy Support | Eugene, OR | $30K | 2024 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense FundGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Jewish Voice For PeaceGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services East BayImmigration Legal Services Support | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Northern CaliforniaImmigrant Rights Support | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| San Francisco Bay KeeperDefending Freshwater flows in Delta | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterGeneral Operating Support | Richmond, CA | $30K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Combatants For PeaceCombatants for Peace in Israel support | San Francisco, CA | $28K | 2024 |
| Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands CenterKSWC CA Conservation | Ashland, OR | $28K | 2024 |
| Monument ImpactDay Labor Program support | Concord, CA | $28K | 2024 |
| Social Justice CollaborativeGeneral Support Grant | Berkeley, CA | $28K | 2024 |
| Inner City AdvisorsSmall Business Support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Institute For Middle East UnderstandingGeneral Grant Support | Tustin, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| La Familia Counseling ServicesFESCO Program General Support | Hayward, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Lawyers Committee For Civil RightsImmigrant Justice Support | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Oakland Public Education FundTech Exchange Support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Ploughshares FundGrant Making Program | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Point Blue ConservationWest Coast Protection Support | Petaluma, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Alameda County Public Defender'S OfficeImmigration Unit Support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| California Collaborative For Immigrant JusticeGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Center For Biological DiversityEcology and Wildlife Support | Tuscon, AZ | $25K | 2024 |
| Earth Island InstituteGeneral Support for John Muir Project's Nat'l Forest Legal Defense etc. | Ridgecrest, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Eden I&R2-1-1 Program Suppoert | Hayward, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Environmental Protection Info CenterGeneral Support | Arcata, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Food And Water WatchFWW CA Water Support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2024 |
| Start Small Think BigSupport Low Income Entrepreneurs | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Insight HousingMen's and Women's Shelters | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Tuolumne River Preservation TrustCampaign to Revive the Tuolumne | Sonora, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Winter Nights Family ShelterGeneral Support | Pleasant Hill, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Acce InstituteOrganizing efforts in CC County | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Beyond EmancipationComm. Housing Prog. Grant | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource CenterDeportation Relief Programs | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Immigration Institute Of The Bay AreaRemoval Defense Program | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Sustainable Economies Law CenterResilient Communities Legal Cafe program Support | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2024 |
| Oasis Legal ServicesGeneral Support | Berkeley, CA | $25K | 2024 |
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