Francis P Torino Foundation
The Francis P Torino Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its 2025 grants were designated for medical and humanitarian purposes and went to organizations in California and Nevada.
Francis P Torino Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis P Torino Foundation gave $300K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,000
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,807,662
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Francis P Torino Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24050 Madison Street Ste 101, Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 221-1154
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis P Torino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation ($100K). Together the top 5 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 58 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 33% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Francis P Torino Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Medical/Humanitarian | $100,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Foundatio Torrance, CA | Medical/Humanitarian | $96,500 |
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Medical/Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation San Diego, CA | Medical/Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Medical/Humanitarian | $3,500 |
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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 | $4,807,662 | $269,070 | $354,358 | $300,000 | 5 | $316,799 | $82,454 | $308,134 |
| 2024 | $4,672,951 | $288,469 | $353,451 | $300,000 | 13 | $316,914 | $254,801 | $298,951 |
| 2023 | $4,419,359 | $207,016 | $355,769 | $300,000 | 12 | $313,634 | $210,822 | $283,104 |
| 2022 | $4,633,872 | $687,392 | $360,307 | $300,000 | 15 | $315,745 | $195,015 | $305,657 |
| 2021 | $4,306,787 | $419,827 | $359,421 | $300,000 | 13 | — | $202,543 | $300,554 |
| 2020 | $4,246,381 | $363,661 | $336,710 | $300,000 | 12 | — | $286,377 | $290,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis P Torino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $308K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported medical and humanitarian work. For example, the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation describes its mission as supporting families of children with life-threatening or critical illnesses and providing wellness programs to people affected by cancer and chronic illness. UC San Diego Foundation says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $300,000. Individual grants ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. Recipients included Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation ($100,000), Torrance Memorial Medical Foundation ($96,500), UC San Diego Foundation ($50,000), Scripps Health Foundation ($50,000), and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles ($3,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francesca Deaver, Cole C P Torino, and Brett Torino as directors, and Kelly Bulgatz as CFO.
Francis P Torino Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett Torino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cole C P Torino
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Francesca Deaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Bulgatz
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Francis P Torino Foundation
How much does Francis P Torino Foundation give each year?
Francis P Torino Foundation gave $300K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 13 grants.
What is Francis P Torino Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis P Torino Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis P Torino Foundation give grants?
Francis P Torino Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (33%).
Does Francis P Torino Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Francis P Torino Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical/Humanitarian" (5 grants).
Who are Francis P Torino Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis P Torino Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation ($100,000), Torrance Memorial Medical Foundatio ($96,500) and UC San Diego Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Francis P Torino Foundation?
Francis P Torino Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $317K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Francis P Torino Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported medical and humanitarian work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis P Torino Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Francis P Torino Foundation's EIN?
Francis P Torino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0219408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Francis P Torino Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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