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Isness Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Daren M Chody. It holds total assets of $374K. Annual income is reported at $203K. 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. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Isness Foundation has made 123 grants totaling $41K, with a median grant of $300. Annual giving has decreased from $9K in 2020 to $3K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22K distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $2K, with an average award of $337.366. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$275
Average Grant
$332
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 22 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.
Isness Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 123 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Isness Foundation has distributed a total of $41K across 123 grants. The median grant size is $300, with an average of $337.366. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $2K.
Isness Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Isness Foundation is headquartered in CHICO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nici Melotto | CFO | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Daren M Chody | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16K
Total Assets
$368K
Fair Market Value
$327K
Net Worth
$368K
Grants Paid
$3K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$16K
Total: $356K
Total Grants
123
Total Giving
$41K
Average Grant
$337.366
Median Grant
$300
Unique Recipients
51
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart To Heart International IncDONATIONS | Lenexa, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| World Medical Relief IncDONATIONS | Southfield, MI | $350 | 2023 |
| Direct ReliefDONATIONS | Santa Barbara, CA | $330 | 2023 |
| Doctor Without BordersDONATIONS | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| German Shepherd Rescue Northern CaliforniaDONATIONS | Cupertino, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Smile TrainDONATIONS | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Butte Humane SocietyDONATIONS | Chico, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| American Humane AssociationDONATIONS | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Feeding AmericaDONATIONS | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Arbor Day FoundationDONATIONS | Lincoln, NE | $200 | 2023 |
| KqedDONATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $150 | 2023 |
| Chico Housing Action TeamDOANTIONS | Chico, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenDONATIONS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| American National Red CrossDONATIONS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| From The Grounds Up FarmsDONATIONS | Chico, CA | $300 | 2022 |
| United States Fund For Unicef(Era Of Peace)DONATIONS | New York, NY | $300 | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityDONATIONS | San Jose, CA | $300 | 2022 |
| National Council On AgingDONATIONS | Arlington, VA | $300 | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels AmericaDONATIONS | Arlington, VA | $250 | 2022 |
| Ic Feed The ChildrenDONATIONS | Jennings, LA | $200 | 2022 |
| Operation Smile IncDONATIONS | Virginia Bch, VA | $200 | 2022 |
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