Fledgling Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRATON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $571K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $48K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$571K
-42.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$375K
+525.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+212.5% YoY
About Fledgling Fund
Based on IRS filings
Fledgling Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRATON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $571K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $571,349 | $990,683 | $965,532 |
| Revenue | $2,577 | $86,836 | $106,569 |
| Expenses | $375,800 | $61,685 | $118,167 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $375,800 | $60,190 | $115,892 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,288 | $24,770 | $9,400 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Climate Center ($100,000), Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation ($75,000), Environmental Traveling Companions ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transform CA Oakland, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $10,000 |
| Daily Acts Petaluma, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $20,000 |
| Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $75,000 |
| Rose Foundation Oakland, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $50,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $50,000 |
| Environmental Traveling Companions San Francisco, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $60,000 |
| The Climate Center Santa Rosa, CA | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Johnson | President | 1 | — |
| Richard Theis | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Loraine Sugg | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fledgling Fund?
Fledgling Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GRATON, CA. It holds $571K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fledgling Fund?
As of 2024, Fledgling Fund holds $571K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $375K in 2024.
Where does Fledgling Fund operate?
Fledgling Fund has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Fledgling Fund award?
In 2024, Fledgling Fund awarded 8 grants totaling $375K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fledgling Fund's EIN?
Fledgling Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0171507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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