The Armanino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation and corporate foundation based in San Ramon, California. Established in October 2016, it was created to provide staff, partners, clients, vendors, and friends of Armanino LLP with a formal organization for community giving. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$610K
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$334K
+66.0% YoY
Grant Count
169
+16.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+42.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Armanino Foundation is primarily a grant-making organization that supports charitable organizations making a positive impact on communities where team members work and live. The foundation operates on principles of democracy, crowdsourcing, and the "ripple effect" — making smaller grants to multiple organizations rather than larger grants to fewer recipients.
Core Focus Areas:
- Education & The Arts
- Animal Welfare
- Sustainability
- Health & Social Services
- Racial Justice (added as a core focus area in July 2020)
Grantmaking
Grant applications are evaluated based on:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Texas, and Colorado. Grants are awarded to organizations in communities where Armanino team members work and live. The foundation does not award grants to international organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $568,211
- Total Revenue: $521,753
- Total Expenses: $589,251
- Total Liabilities: $71,200
Additional Financial Information:
- Assets (2024): $609,939
- Total Giving (2024): $334,000
- Average grant amount: $25–$31,325
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $609,939 | $568,211 | $537,352 |
| Revenue | $583,985 | $521,753 | $505,831 |
| Expenses | $516,596 | $589,251 | $421,713 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $485,488 | $525,119 | $421,713 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,959 | $22,884 | $3,888 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Club of Greater St Louis (slip) ($10,000), Camp St Andrews ($10,000), Artreach ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13TH STREET CAT RESCUE SAN JOSE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 15-10 FOUNDATION NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ADVANCING THE SEED INC LA MIRADA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| ALS GOLDEN WEST WOODLAND HILLS, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION IRVINE, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150 |
| ANIMALS IN DISTRESS ASSOCIATION BOISE, ID | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| ARTREACH SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ASTOR PTSO PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Armanino Foundation is managed by an inclusive group of staff and partners from all the firm's major offices and remote locations. Leadership includes:
- An eleven-member board
- Community Service Committee
- Financial Literacy Committee
- Grants Committee
- Volunteer Vacations Committee
Matt Armanino serves as CEO of Armanino LLP, the parent firm.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN TEASDALE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY TRESSEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATY BROWN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY ALLISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY ARMANINO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONY CALECA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GIANLUCA CARRABS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KERRI HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JELETA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Endowment Campaign (January 2020):**
The Armanino Foundation launched an endowment campaign with inaugural major gifts from Andrew J. Armanino, CBRE, and Sunset Development Company. The foundation distributed $50,000 in grants to six nonprofit organizations in celebration of Armanino LLP's 50th anniversary.
Armanino Foundation Announces $50,000 Grants Giveaway and Endowment Kickoff**Racial Justice Focus (July 2020):**
The foundation added racial justice as a core focus area of giving and volunteerism, demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion.
**Community Service Programs:**
The Great Give: An annual day of community service where team members volunteer at local nonprofits
Volunteer Vacations: Multi-day volunteer excursions (3-7 days) open to all employees and partners across all offices and remote locations, completed both domestically and internationally
Dollars for Doers: A program supporting team members who volunteer at local nonprofits
Financial Literacy: A virtual training program providing financial and career building blocks for those in need
**2023 Great Give Event:**
Armanino Foundation team members contributed 15,816 volunteer hours to 140 nonprofits across the country.
Armanino Foundation Announces $50,000 Grants Giveaway and Endowment KickoffSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Armanino Foundation fund?
The Armanino Foundation is primarily a grant-making organization that supports charitable organizations making a positive impact on communities where team members work and live. The foundation operates on principles of democracy, crowdsourcing, and the "ripple effect" — making smaller grants to multiple organizations rather than larger grants to fewer recipients. **Core Focus Areas:** • Education & The Arts • Animal Welfare • Sustainability • Health & Social Services • Racial Justice (added as …
How do I apply for a grant from Armanino Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $500–$3,000. **Eligibility Requirements:** • Recipient organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing with the IRS and related governing authorities • Organizations must provide services or programming in one of the foundation's five focus areas • The foundation does not award grants to international organizations • Grants are awarded to organizations near where team members live and work **Selection Process:** Grant …
Where does Armanino Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Texas, and Colorado. Grants are awarded to organizations in communities where Armanino team members work and live. The foundation does not award grants to international organizations.
What size grants does Armanino Foundation award?
In 2024, Armanino Foundation awarded 169 grants totaling $334K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Armanino Foundation's EIN?
Armanino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2649898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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