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Payette River Foundation is a private corporation based in LAFAYETTE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Ron Nahas. It holds total assets of $26M. Annual income is reported at $12M. Total assets have grown from $872K in 2011 to $25.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Payette River Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $7.3M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $800K in 2020 to $1.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $500K, with an average award of $156K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Idaho. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Payette River Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 47 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, ID.
Payette River Foundation has distributed a total of $7.3M across 47 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $156K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $500K.
Grants are available only to charities that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Payette River Foundation is headquartered in LAFAYETTE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Nahas Wilson | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Emily Nahas Reistetter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald C Nahas | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary L Nahas | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY & TREA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$25.4M
Fair Market Value
$42.9M
Net Worth
$25.4M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$3.3M
Net Investment Income
$215K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $16.1M
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$7.3M
Average Grant
$156K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Making Waves FoundationCAP PROGRAM | Richmond, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Oakland PromiseGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Alder Graduate School Of EducationGENERAL FUND | Redwood City, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Terner Housing Innovation LabsGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Coliseum FoundationCAP PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| York SchoolCAP PROGRAM | Monterey, CA | $95K | 2023 |
| Northern Light SchoolCAP PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Community Emergency Response TeamGENERAL FUND | Fairfield, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Go Public Schools West Contra CostaGENERAL FUND | Richmond, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Urban Ed Academy IncGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Monterey CountyGENERAL FUND | Seaside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dientes Community Dental CareCAP PROGRAM | Santa Cruz, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| All Saints Day SchoolCAP PROGRAM | Carmel By The Sea, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Payette Land TrusGENERAL FUND | Mccall, ID | $250K | 2022 |
| Interim IncCAP PROGRAM | Monterey, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Watsonville Wetlands WatchCAP PROGRAM | Watsonville, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Idaho Conservation LeagueGENERAL FUND | Boise, ID | $50K | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of MontereyGENERAL FUND | Seaside, CA | $24K | 2021 |
| Bridge Housing CorporationGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2020 |
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