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Fontana Foundation is a private corporation based in TIBURON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Charley Buntrock Zeches. It holds total assets of $75K. Annual income is reported at $1K. Total assets have decreased from $595K in 2011 to $64K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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. According to available records, Fontana Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $42K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $36K in 2020 to $6K in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Wisconsin and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Fontana Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WI, NY.
Fontana Foundation has distributed a total of $42K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Fontana Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fontana Foundation is headquartered in TIBURON, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charley Buntrock Zeches | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Zeches | CFO/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5K
Total Assets
$64K
Fair Market Value
$64K
Net Worth
$64K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$42K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $5K | 2021 |
| NrdcGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Marin Country Day SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Corte Madera, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| San Francisco Zoological SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA