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The Confidence Foundation is a private association based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1977. The principal officer is Whittier Trust Company. It holds total assets of $106.5M. Annual income is reported at $8.6M. Total assets have grown from $47.2M in 2011 to $106.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, The Confidence Foundation has made 1,018 grants totaling $20.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $3.3M in 2020 to $4.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9.6M distributed across 460 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $354K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 368 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Missouri, Idaho, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 29 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 170 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.
The Confidence Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,018 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MO, ID.
The Confidence Foundation has distributed a total of $20.3M across 1,018 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $354K.
The Confidence Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Confidence Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 29 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David A Dahl | CFO/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kimberly A Whittier | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheyenna Whittier | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arlo G Sorensen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda J Blinkenberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Casey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Haley Kirk Dahl | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$106.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$105.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1,018
Total Giving
$20.3M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
368
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater HorizonsTO SUPPORT VARIOUS PUBLIC CHARITIES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF CAUSES | Kansas City, MO | $354K | 2023 |
| Neuromuscular Disease FoundationPRE-CLINICAL RESEARCH ON GNE MYOPATHY - CHALLENGE GRANT | Beverly Hills, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Pacific Council On International PolicyAMPLIFY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of FlightTO SUPPORT LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES; 9-04 BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENTS & STORAGE IMPROVEMENTS | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Strength Of Shadow Dog Rescue IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - TO BE PAID IN TWO $25K INSTALLMENTS. | Bodfish, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Portal SchoolsPORTAL LEARNING: MODEL PROVIDING | El Segundo, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And ScienceENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Providence Health And Services Foundation San Fernando And Santa Clarita VaTO SUPPORT THE INFANT MEDICATION DELIVERY PROGRAMMING | Burbank, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Scripps Whittier Diabetes InstitutePROJECT DULCE SUPPORT - M/Y GRANT | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Foss Waterway SeaportUPGRADE TO FACILITY'S RESTROOMS | Tacoma, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Music Conservatory Of Sandpoint IncFOR ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS ($35,000 FROM CHEY & $30,000 FROM KIM) | Sandpoint, ID | $65K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs Of Americatender Loving CaninesPRISON PROGRAM | Sylmar, CA | $63K | 2023 |
| San Diego Imperial Council Boy Scouts Of AmericaSUPPORT AVIATION CAREER EXPLORING | San Diego, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes (Hmri)PROGRAM SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL STEM PROGRAM | Pasadena, CA | $54K | 2023 |
| Helen Woodward Animal CenterTHERAPEUTIC RIDING AND PET ENCOUNTER THERAPY PROGRAMS | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Armed Services Ymca Camp PendletonCHILD CAMP PENDLETON FISHER CHILDRENS CENTER PROGRAMS | Camp Pendleton, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Outward Bound Adventures IncOBA'S DIVERSE OUTDOOR LEADERS INSTITUTE PROGRAM | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Higher Ground IncVETERANS PROGRAM SUPPORT - CONDITIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT | Ketchum, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Covenant House CaliforniaTRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE SKILLS AND EDUCATION SERVICES | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rose Bowl Legacy FoundationTHE ROSE BOWL INSTITUTE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Mount Saint Mary'S UniversityUNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT - MULTIYEAR GRANT (100K/2022 & 2023) | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| John Tracy CenterAUDIOLOGY SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Aloha CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Maui IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kahului, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Model Forest Policy ProgramGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sagle, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Pepperdine University2023 YOUTH CITIZENSHIP SEMINAR AT PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY | Malibu, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Panida Theater Committee IncREPAIRS TO THE PANIDA THEATER | Sandpoint, ID | $40K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesINSTITUTE FOR NURSING & INTER-PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank (Aka North County Food Bank)CLIENT CHOICE AND COLLEGE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS IN NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationTO SUPPORT SEQUOIA PARK PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| The San Diego FoundationTO SUPPORT THE BLINKENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Orange Coast College FoundationCOMMUNITY OUTREACH POSITION | Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyTO SUPPORT THE BLINKENBERG SURF SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Pasadena, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hoag Hospital FoundationTO SUPPORT PARKINSON'S AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS PROGRAMS | Newport Beach, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mountain Communities Boys And Girls ClubGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, IN SUPPORT OF THE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS | Forest Shade Road, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Northern NevadaCHALLENGE - TO SUPPORT THE CRITICAL MISSION OF PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN N. NV. | Reno, NV | $25K | 2023 |
| Transpacific Yacht Club2023 REGATTA SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Los Angeles River (Folar)LA RIVER FELLOWSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Orange County And The Inland Empire IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Santa Ana, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationELEVATING THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF PROPERTY RIGHTS | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Idaho Conservation LeaguePONDEREY LAKE PROGRAM | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Truckee MeadowsCHALLENGE - TO SUPPORT 2023 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET | Reno, NV | $25K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Western Los Angeles County CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Van Nuys, CA | $25K | 2023 |
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