Fig Tree Foundation
Fig Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Fig Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: Fig Tree Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,905
- +65.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,953
- +65.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,953
- Primary geography
- Missouri (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Fig Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Assemblies of God ($5K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fig Tree Foundation gives
- Giving grew 98% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assemblies of God Springfield, MO | Use in their programs | $5,000 |
| Wordsower International Salem, OR | Karen Barkman's projects through Provision of Hope to bring hope to those in despair & share the love of God | $4,905 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,819 | $11,288 | $9,905 | 2 | $9,905 |
| 2022 | $10,034 | $3,458 | $6,858 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 |
| 2021 | $32,786 | $9,025 | $6,855 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 |
| 2020 | $81,714 | $6,800 | $5,831 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fig Tree Foundation is led by Mark Cowper-Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mark Cowper-Smith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Puplava
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James J Puplava
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Les Meredith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Fig Tree Foundation
How much does Fig Tree Foundation give each year?
Fig Tree Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
What is Fig Tree Foundation?
Fig Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA.
Where does Fig Tree Foundation operate?
Fig Tree Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Oregon.
What is Fig Tree Foundation's EIN?
Fig Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 40-0000515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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