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Fledgling Fund is a private corporation based in GRATON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Richard J Theis. It holds total assets of $571K. Annual income is reported at $3K. Total assets have grown from $564K in 2011 to $991K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Fledgling Fund has made 29 grants totaling $610K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $165K in 2020 to $230K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $100K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 6 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.
Fledgling Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Fledgling Fund has distributed a total of $610K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $100K.
Fledgling Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fledgling Fund is headquartered in GRATON, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Johnson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Theis | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Loraine Sugg | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$62K
Total Assets
$991K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$991K
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
$81K
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $944K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$610K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose FoundationENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Laguna Santa RosaENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Santa Rosa, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Transform CaliforniaENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Oakland, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Daily ActsENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Petaluma, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Environmental Traveling CompanionsENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Pepperwood PreserveEVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Inquiring SystemsENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Santa Rosa, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| Gold Ridge Resource Cons DistrENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Sebastopol, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Prbo Point BlueENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Petaluma, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Climate CenterENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2020 |
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