Altadena Builds Back Foundation
To help lead and fund Altadena's community-centered recovery, ensuring a just, equitable rebuilding process that prioritizes housing and those most affected by the Eaton Fire.
Altadena Builds Back Foundation at a glance
In short: Altadena Builds Back Foundation gave $10.8M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,791,350
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,158,270
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $58,497,238
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Altadena Builds Back Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beacon Housing Inc ($5.3M). Together the top 5 received $10.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 5 (20%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $10.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Housing Inc Los Angeles, CA | Altadena Bngalow Court Affordable Housing for Renters | $5,334,400 |
| San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity Monrovia, CA | Rebuilding Altadena - Single-Family Homes Initiative | $4,687,950 |
| The Foothill Catalog Foundation Pasadena, CA | Capacity Building Grant | $500,000 |
| Altadena Land Initiatives Altadena, CA | Program support | $254,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA | To support the Legacy Summit to educate and support senior citizens seeking to rebuild their homes in Altadena | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,497,238 | $62,244,460 | $11,660,752 | $10,791,350 | 5 | $1,501,767 |
About Altadena Builds Back Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Altadena Builds Back Foundation is a public charity, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10.8M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Altadena Builds Back Foundation is led by Jennifer DeVoll, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer DeVoll
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
19 hrs/week
$96K (2025)
Eric Gronroos
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Kim
Project Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Greta Mandell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariver Copeland
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mariscal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Hughes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Christopher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $114K, to Candice Kim (Project Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Altadena Builds Back Foundation
How much does Altadena Builds Back Foundation give each year?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation gave $10.8M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Altadena Builds Back Foundation's typical grant size?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500,000, and its average grant was $2,158,270, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Altadena Builds Back Foundation give grants?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Altadena Builds Back Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Altadena Builds Back Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Altadena Builds Back Foundation's largest grantees?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beacon Housing Inc ($5,334,400), San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity ($4,687,950) and The Foothill Catalog Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Altadena Builds Back Foundation?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation reported $58.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62.2M.
What is Altadena Builds Back Foundation's EIN?
Altadena Builds Back Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3838387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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