Fontana Foundation of Hope
Fontana Foundation of Hope is a private foundation based in Fontana, California, that makes charitable donations and supports community programs and nonprofit organizations. Its stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the communities it serves by addressing community concerns and strengthening nonprofit organizations.
Fontana Foundation of Hope at a glance
In short: Fontana Foundation of Hope gave $145K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,852
- -39.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,071
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,061
- Total assets
- $11,166,429
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fontana Foundation of Hope
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes a competitive donation process, but the foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 473, Fontana, CA 92334-0473
Phone: (909) 681-0601
Website: https://www.fontanahope.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fontana Foundation of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Through Housing ($35K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its service area as Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and says organizations should primarily serve residents of those counties. All grants itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fontana Foundation of Hope open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2025) to $240K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Through Housing Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Sr. Apartment Sponsorship | $35,300 |
| Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House Loma Linda, CA | Walk for Kids | $25,000 |
| Miss Fontana Colton, CA | Pageant Sponsorship | $15,000 |
| US Vets March Air Force Reserv, CA | To Support Organization | $15,000 |
| City of Fontana Fontana, CA | Fontana Days Run | $10,450 |
| Fontana Unified School District Fontana, CA | To Support Organization | $10,121 |
| Christmas Cheer All Year Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| Inland Woodworkers Association Riverside, CA | Christmas | $7,000 |
| Fohi McJrotc Fontana, CA | Sponsorship | $6,050 |
| Fohi McJrotc Fontana, CA | 2ND Semester Sponsorship | $6,025 |
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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 | $11,166,429 | $424,075 | $720,610 | $144,852 | 12 | $542,363 | $291,863 | $287,307 |
| 2024 | $11,200,275 | $427,714 | $763,496 | $240,351 | 19 | $581,761 | $273,131 | $283,013 |
| 2023 | $11,296,646 | $179,977 | $1,039,362 | $209,753 | 25 | $458,568 | $93,460 | $291,188 |
| 2022 | $12,298,361 | $1,047,767 | $552,441 | $218,752 | 23 | $357,354 | $419,362 | $343,977 |
| 2021 | $12,871,273 | $374,053 | $568,110 | $212,250 | 17 | — | $151,338 | $345,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fontana Foundation of Hope reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it aims to enhance quality of life through prudent charitable donations, serving as a catalyst to solve community concerns, and strengthening nonprofit organizations. Its website describes support for programs, activities, and equipment purchases.
Examples of supported activities include a senior apartment sponsorship, a children’s charity walk, a scholarship pageant, a community run, and sponsorships for school and youth programs. The foundation’s website describes the Miss Fontana Scholarship Program as providing local young women with leadership and community-service opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $144,852. Grants ranged from $1,906 to $35,300, with a median grant of $9,060.
The largest reported grants were $35,300 to Hope Through Housing for a senior apartment sponsorship; $25,000 to Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House for Walk for Kids; $15,000 to Miss Fontana for pageant sponsorship; and $15,000 to US Vets to support the organization. Other listed recipients included the City of Fontana ($10,450), Fontana Unified School District ($10,121), and Christmas Cheer All Year ($8,000).
The website says eligible organizations may apply for support for programs, activities, or equipment. Equipment requests must include three competitive, comparable bids or price quotes. Its stated eligibility requirements include 501(c)(3) public-benefit nonprofit status (not classified as a private foundation), documented ongoing operations in Riverside and/or San Bernardino Counties, an operational budget below $1 million, and current reporting and good standing. Public agencies may apply in limited circumstances. The website says it welcomes proposals through a competitive process; the 2023 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacque Long as president, Stephen Hill as treasurer, Lydia Wibert as secretary, and Leon Ford, Carmen Adriana Long, and Michael Garcia as directors. The foundation’s website lists Jacque Long as president and chairman of the board, David Wibert as secretary, Stephen Hill as treasurer, and Leon Ford as a board member.
Fontana Foundation of Hope's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leon Ford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$19K (2023) → $33K (2025)
Carmen Adriana Long
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$14K (2023) → $26K (2025)
Michael Garcia
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Wibert
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hill
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jacque Long (2021–2025) — President · Filing note: Term ended start 082022
- Former: David E. Wibert Sr. (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Goodman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack E. Long (2023) — President · Filing note: Term ended end 82022
- Former: Adriana Long (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John E. Long (2021–2022) — President-Term
- Former: Mike Garcia (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Jacque Long (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fontana Foundation of Hope
How much does Fontana Foundation of Hope give each year?
Fontana Foundation of Hope gave $145K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 19 grants.
What is Fontana Foundation of Hope's typical grant size?
Fontana Foundation of Hope's median grant in 2025 was $9,061, and its average grant was $12,071, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fontana Foundation of Hope that year got $10K on average.
Where does Fontana Foundation of Hope give grants?
Fontana Foundation of Hope gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fontana, CA (5 grants) and Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2 grants).
Does Fontana Foundation of Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Fontana Foundation of Hope's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Fontana Foundation of Hope's largest grantees?
Fontana Foundation of Hope's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Through Housing ($35,300), Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House ($25,000) and Miss Fontana ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fontana Foundation of Hope?
Fontana Foundation of Hope reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $542K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fontana Foundation of Hope fund?
The foundation says it aims to enhance quality of life through prudent charitable donations, serving as a catalyst to solve community concerns, and strengthening nonprofit organizations. Its website describes support for programs, activities, and equipment purchases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fontana Foundation of Hope?
The website describes a competitive donation process, but the foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fontana Foundation of Hope's EIN?
Fontana Foundation of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2207167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Fontana Foundation of Hope 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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