Armrod Charitable Foundation
The Armrod Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rocklin, California. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working on homelessness, community health, services for children with disabilities, domestic violence and sexual assault, disaster relief, and other needs.
Armrod Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Armrod Charitable Foundation gave $135K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +164.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,105
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,580,945
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Armrod Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing describes a letter request stating the amount requested and intended use, with documentary verification of the recipient’s exempt or charitable status. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Martine D Harmon Western Care Const
Mailing address: 4020 Sierra College Blvd 200, Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone: (916) 624-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armrod Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union Gospel Mission ($40K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 105 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Florida and North Carolina each received 4%, and Massachusetts received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Armrod Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 39% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $852K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Gospel Mission Sacramento, CA | Helping the Needy and Homeless | $40,000 |
| Marshall Foundation for Community Health Placerville, CA | Providing high quality community health programs to el Dorado county residents | $15,000 |
| Western Healthconnect for Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation Petaluma, CA | Providing High Quality and Compassionate Healthcare | $15,000 |
| California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc Fresno, CA | Provides services to address the unmet needs of children with disabilities in ca & hi | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army (Auburn Corps) Auburn, CA | Helping the Needy and Homeless | $10,000 |
| House of Hope Foundation Inc (San Pedro) San Pedro, CA | Residential, outpatient and recovery bridge housing for women learning to live without alcohol and other drugs | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Auburn Area Recreation and Parks Inc Auburn, CA | Supports recreation facilities, programs and events in the auburn recreation and park district area. | $5,000 |
| Stand up Placer Auburn, CA | Providing emergency intervention, education, housing, advocacy programs, & emergency shelter. | $5,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc Doral, FL | Provides immediate relief to vulnerable communities during times of crisis | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Helping the Needy and Homeless | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,580,945 | $336,317 | $271,575 | $135,000 | 19 | $158,048 | $143,105 | $405,827 |
| 2023 | $8,524,432 | $878,676 | $150,633 | $51,000 | 6 | $66,100 | $100,039 | $390,518 |
| 2022 | $7,787,081 | $321,372 | $157,269 | $87,600 | 21 | $95,207 | $109,248 | $393,623 |
| 2021 | $7,619,268 | $424,987 | $403,254 | $344,800 | 30 | $355,614 | $377,347 | $380,580 |
| 2020 | $7,597,620 | $208,637 | $909,316 | $851,500 | 29 | — | $160,163 | $381,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armrod Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $406K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes and grantees’ stated missions show support for a range of charitable work. For example, Union Gospel Mission says it helps people experiencing poverty and homelessness, while Marshall Foundation for Community Health says it supports Marshall and community health programs. California-Hawaii Elks Major Project says it provides therapy and vision screening for children with disabilities. Stand Up Placer describes its mission as supporting survivors and educating communities about domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated work involves disaster relief, fire-victim assistance, and community grantmaking. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $135,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants included $40,000 to Union Gospel Mission for helping people in need and experiencing homelessness; $15,000 each to Marshall Foundation for Community Health, Western HealthConnect for Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation, and California-Hawaii Elks Major Project; and $10,000 to The Salvation Army (Auburn Corps). Other recipients included House of Hope Foundation, Friends of the Auburn Area Recreation and Parks, Stand Up Placer, Global Empowerment Mission, and Samaritan’s Purse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald T. Trowbridge as CFO and director; Christopher Harmon as president and director; Martine D. Harmon as director; Allison Murphy as secretary and director; and Kathryn Hill Harmon as director.
Armrod Charitable Foundation is led by Christopher Harmon, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Harmon
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Allison Murphy
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Donald T. Trowbridge
CFO & Director
CFO → CFO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Martine D. Harmon
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Kathryn Hill Harmon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
$3K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Martin A. Harmon (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Marilynn Finn (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Donald T Trowbridge (CFO/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Armrod Charitable Foundation
How much does Armrod Charitable Foundation give each year?
Armrod Charitable Foundation gave $135K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is Armrod Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Armrod Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,105, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Armrod Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Armrod Charitable Foundation give grants?
Armrod Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, CA (6 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Armrod Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Armrod Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Helping the Needy and Homeless" (4 grants).
Who are Armrod Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Armrod Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Union Gospel Mission ($40,000), Marshall Foundation for Community Health ($15,000) and Western Healthconnect for Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Armrod Charitable Foundation?
Armrod Charitable Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $406K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Armrod Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant purposes and grantees’ stated missions show support for a range of charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armrod Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Armrod Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Armrod Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0370503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Armrod Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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