THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT AND SUPPLEMENT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY PRIMARILY PENNWEST-CALIFORNIA (PENNWEST), PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (CALU).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.3M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-33.8% YoY
About Foundation for California
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for California is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CALIFORNIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,250,277 | $49,084,505 | $46,101,564 |
| Revenue | $7,725,479 | $5,535,288 | $7,174,803 |
| Expenses | $5,671,177 | $5,828,428 | $5,264,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,627,851 | $1,190,798 | $1,185,312 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Tri County Pa Pheasants Forever ($2,205,510), Wildlife for Everyone Endowment Foundation ($870,176), Pennsylvania Western University-california ($526,453).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY-CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA, PA | GRANT FUNDED PROGRAMS | $526,453 |
| TRI COUNTY PA PHEASANTS FOREVER ST PAUL, MN | GRANT FUNDED ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $2,205,510 |
| WILDLIFE FOR EVERYONE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION STATE COLLEGE, PA | GRANT FUNDED ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $870,176 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM R BOOKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| REGAN E BORSO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN LORENZI | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | — |
| DARLA R HOLLEY-HOLMES | SECRETARY | 7 | — |
| JEFF M KOTULA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW JENKINS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY S JAMES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KEITH CURRAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PAUL L KANIA | TREASURER | 7 | — |
| WILLIAM R FLINN II | PRESIDENT | 7 | — |
| BETHANY HOAG-SALMEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHELSEA M PRATT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATTHEW HUMBERT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TIMOTHY LITTLE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BEVERLY ROSS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HARRY SERENE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DENISE SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $157,677 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for California?
Foundation for California is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CALIFORNIA, PA. It holds $53.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Foundation for California?
As of 2025, Foundation for California holds $53.3M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3.6M in 2025.
Where does Foundation for California operate?
Foundation for California has awarded grants in Minnesota, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Foundation for California award?
In 2025, Foundation for California awarded 3 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for California's EIN?
Foundation for California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1540183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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