CFW Foundation
CFW Foundation is a private foundation located in Emeryville, California. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship-purpose grants associated with California colleges.
CFW Foundation at a glance
In short: CFW Foundation gave $45K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,462
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $25,562
- +275.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CFW 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2163 Harbor Bay Drive, Emeryville, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 596-8170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CFW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cal Poly San Luis Obispo R Ortega ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How CFW Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $52K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo R Ortega San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| American River College Z Akbari Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,562 | $64,000 | $45,250 | $45,000 | 13 | $45,000 | — |
| 2024 | $6,812 | $51,500 | $52,250 | $52,000 | 11 | $52,000 | — |
| 2023 | $7,562 | $46,000 | $45,225 | $45,000 | 16 | $45,000 | $246 |
| 2022 | $6,787 | $41,000 | $37,750 | $37,500 | 14 | $37,700 | $222 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $45,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. Listed grants included $5,000 to San Jose City College for J. Ochoa and $5,000 to an individual recipient Community College for D. Kibl; other listed grants ranged from $3,000 to $4,000 and were also designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Renteria as CEO.
CFW Foundation is led by Barbara Renteria, CEO on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Renteria
CEO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 CFW Foundation
How much does CFW Foundation give each year?
CFW Foundation gave $45K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 11 grants.
What is CFW Foundation's typical grant size?
CFW Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,462, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CFW Foundation give grants?
CFW Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does CFW Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on CFW Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
How large is CFW Foundation?
CFW Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $64K.
How do I apply for a grant from CFW Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CFW Foundation's EIN?
CFW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3196400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does CFW 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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