El Dorado Foundation
El Dorado Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $348K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $172K.
El Dorado Foundation at a glance
In short: El Dorado Foundation gave $172K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,025
- +391.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,006
- +514.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,414
- Total assets
- $348,299
- -33.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who El Dorado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CA St Univ Fullerton Philanthropic Found ($99K). Together the top 4 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How El Dorado Foundation gives
- Giving grew 392% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 734% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $172K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA St Univ Fullerton Philanthropic Found Fullerton, CA | Guardian Scholars Program | $99,031 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute San Diego, CA | Educational | $48,662 |
| Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Sarasota, FL | Educational | $12,166 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy Education Program Newport Coast, CA | Educational | $12,166 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,299 | $47 | $174,252 | $172,025 | 4 | $174,205 | — | $23,726 |
| 2024 | $521,364 | $35 | $36,000 | $35,000 | 5 | $35,910 | — | $27,038 |
| 2023 | $557,329 | $76,154 | $35,890 | $35,000 | 6 | $35,470 | $3,734 | $21,183 |
| 2022 | $517,065 | $70,506 | $35,680 | $35,000 | 5 | $35,680 | $6 | $25,402 |
| 2021 | $482,239 | $76,005 | $30,570 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,570 | $5 | $23,463 |
| 2020 | $436,804 | $58,010 | $20,686 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $10 | $22,346 |
| 2019 | $399,480 | $58,020 | $18,182 | $17,597 | 3 | — | $20 | $19,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El Dorado Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
El Dorado Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Blaine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Clabaugh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Clabaugh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Blaine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth E. Bowman (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Anne Blaine (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 El Dorado Foundation
How much does El Dorado Foundation give each year?
El Dorado Foundation gave $172K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is El Dorado Foundation's typical grant size?
El Dorado Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,414, and its average grant was $43,006, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does El Dorado Foundation give grants?
El Dorado Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%).
Does El Dorado Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on El Dorado Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
How large is El Dorado Foundation?
El Dorado Foundation reported $348K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is El Dorado Foundation's EIN?
El Dorado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0012185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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