661 Foundation
The Foundation intends to work with the Bakersfield community and schools to support the construction of a competitive swimming pool/aquatic center. The Foundation also intends to work with the San Juan Capistrano community to possibly build a similar swimming pool/aquatic center in San Juan Capistrano. In addition, the Foundation will support both the Bakersfield and San Juan Capistrano communities as needed.
661 Foundation at a glance
In short: 661 Foundation gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $298K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,491,998
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $298,400
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $68,830
- -47.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 661 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($860K). Together the top 5 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2024) to $12.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $860,000 |
| City of San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capist, CA | Construction of City Fountain | $460,025 |
| JSerra Catholic High School SJ Capistrano, CA | General Support | $90,000 |
| SJ Capistrano Little League RMV, CA | Scoreboard | $62,673 |
| Kern High School Dist Ed Fd Bakersfield, CA | — | $19,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,830 | $1,520,000 | $1,581,592 | $1,491,998 | 5 |
| 2023 | $130,422 | $12,500,000 | $12,519,165 | $12,430,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $149,587 | $1,705,001 | $1,555,414 | $1,550,000 | 3 |
About 661 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
661 Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
661 Foundation is led by W Nathan Franklin, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
W Nathan Franklin
President & Director
President Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Watts
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tawnia Franklin
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Treasurer Secretary Director → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 661 Foundation
How much does 661 Foundation give each year?
661 Foundation gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.4M across 5 grants.
What is 661 Foundation's typical grant size?
661 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $298,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does 661 Foundation give grants?
661 Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (42%).
Does 661 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of 661 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are 661 Foundation's largest grantees?
661 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($860,000), City of San Juan Capistrano ($460,025) and JSerra Catholic High School ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 661 Foundation?
661 Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is 661 Foundation?
661 Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $69K in total assets as of 2024.
What is 661 Foundation's EIN?
661 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4046998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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