Elk Grove Rotary Foundation
The organization is a public charity serving the state of California in general, southern Sacramento county, and the city of elk grove in particular. It also raises funds for international projects in alignment with rotary international.
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: Elk Grove Rotary Foundation gave $129K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $129,274
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,927
- -26.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $955,737
- +4.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Elk Grove Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sac Literacy Foundation ($29K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $141K (2025). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sac Literacy Foundation Sacramento, CA | Promote Elementary School Reading | $29,229 |
| Elk Grove Community Fdn Elk Grove, CA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Elk Grove FFA Booster Elk Grove, CA | Youth Programs | $14,145 |
| Project RIDE Incorporated Elk Grove, CA | Operations Support | $12,300 |
| Chicks in Crisis Inc Elk Grove, CA | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Elk Grove Historical Society Elk Grove, CA | Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Heart of JB Elk Grove, CA | Purchase of Bicycles for Youth | $10,000 |
| United Way California Capital Sacramento, CA | Dolly Parton Library | $10,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger Inc Raleigh, NC | Meal Packages | $8,100 |
| Shelterbox USA Pasadena, CA | Worldwide Disaster Relief | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $955,737 | $236,418 | $216,816 | $129,274 | 10 | $55,037 |
| 2025 | $914,273 | $295,327 | $270,587 | $141,434 | 8 | $50,694 |
| 2024 | $860,641 | $204,178 | $128,589 | $8,000 | 1 | $32,746 |
| 2023 | $516,441 | $148,804 | $224,120 | — | — | $16,388 |
| 2022 | $585,732 | $106,030 | $31,357 | — | — | $-24,381 |
| 2021 | $502,609 | $167,865 | $83,745 | — | — | $53,205 |
| 2020 | $423,911 | $194,050 | $121,271 | — | — | $11,458 |
| 2019 | $350,681 | $128,126 | $90,198 | — | — | — |
About Elk Grove Rotary Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Elk Grove, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $956K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 10 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation is led by Steven Jones, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Steven Jones
President
Director → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Babcock
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Willmon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Guy
Director
Vice President → President, 2025
President → Director, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Steward
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Mischley
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Hawkins
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Mulberg
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jon Colton (2019–2025) — Director
- Former: Nancy Lucia (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Ronald Suter (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Maryl Lee Cranford-Babcock (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Steve Greene (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sidney Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harry Bettis (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Wade Lokka (2020) — President
- Former: Becky Davis (2019) — Director
- Former: Frank Lucia (2019) — President
- Former: Jim Babcock (2019) — Director
- Former: Rita Velasquez (2019) — Director
- Former: Stanley Carrothers (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Elk Grove Rotary Foundation
How much does Elk Grove Rotary Foundation give each year?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation gave $129K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $141K across 8 grants.
What is Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's typical grant size?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,927, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elk Grove Rotary Foundation give grants?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Elk Grove, CA (6 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Elk Grove Rotary Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations Support" (3 grants).
Who are Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's largest grantees?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Sac Literacy Foundation ($29,229), Elk Grove Community Fdn ($20,000) and Elk Grove FFA Booster ($14,145), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Elk Grove Rotary Foundation?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation reported $956K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $236K.
What is Elk Grove Rotary Foundation?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Elk Grove, CA. It holds $956K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's EIN?
Elk Grove Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0460081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 20, 2026)
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