Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (FAHF) is a public charity based in Fresno, California. Founded by local business owners in 2001, it supports entrepreneurship and economic opportunity through business assistance, lending, education, and community activities.
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation at a glance
In short: Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation gave $351K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. 86% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,967
- -49.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -59.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,953
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,265
- Total assets
- $13,031,058
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (19 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1444 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: (559) 222-8705
Website: https://fresnoahf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regulator Properties ($76K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FAHF is based in Fresno, California. Its website describes business services and loan programs for Central Valley businesses, including programs with specific eligibility limited to rural areas or the City of Coalinga. For the 2024 grants listed in the filing, all grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 22 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $693K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $351K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator Properties Fairfield, CA | Facade #2 Grant | $76,295 |
| Cucas Mexican Restaurant Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $25,000 |
| Helen J Cooley dba Chicken Kn Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $25,000 |
| Bajas Auto Sales Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $24,993 |
| Express Smog Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $24,943 |
| La Enchilada Mexican Food Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $24,456 |
| Pro Check Auto Care Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $24,252 |
| J&M Anaya Fresno, CA | ARPA Facade Program | $18,715 |
| Roger Rockas Dinner Theater Fresno, CA | Facade #2 Grant | $12,500 |
| Speakeasy Public House Fresno, CA | Facade #2 Grant | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,031,058 | $5,929,357 | $4,950,925 | $350,967 | 22 | $261,968 |
| 2023 | $11,487,477 | $6,675,419 | $4,057,840 | $693,170 | 54 | $121,675 |
| 2022 | $8,855,485 | $3,201,174 | $1,996,709 | — | — | $74,526 |
| 2021 | $5,658,558 | $3,036,876 | $1,354,584 | $32,700 | Total only | $16,998 |
| 2020 | $3,648,851 | $3,115,986 | $3,092,468 | $100,000 | 10 | $5,447 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states its mission as developing self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship and financial opportunities. Its 2024 filing gives a related mission: promoting education and self-sufficiency through economic development that strengthens the community.
Website-described services include bilingual technical assistance, one-on-one counseling, business workshops, business incubation, mentoring, and help with financing applications. The website also describes micro-loan programs for Central Valley businesses and a business pitch competition for start-ups or existing small businesses located in the San Joaquin Central Valley. The competition offers training and a chance to compete for a grant or receive an investment; the website says the actual investment amount depends on the total amount raised.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes a consumer loan program for people who lack access to traditional financing, as well as grant disbursements to small businesses in the local community in some pass-through arrangements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, FAHF reported 22 grants totaling $350,967. Grant amounts ranged from $5,049 to $76,295, with a median of $11,264. The largest listed awards included:
The filing says the foundation conducts due diligence on grant recipients and that management reviews and approves each grant before disbursement. It also notes that FAHF sometimes distributes grants as a pass-through for government entities and other nonprofits.
The website describes a business pitch competition for eligible start-ups and existing small businesses. Applicants must complete an application form and pay an application fee to participate.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Dora Westerlund, President & CEO; Yerania Olivares, COO; Ricardo Flores, Director; Roberto Perez, Treasurer; Jacqueline Rios, Director; Sandra Vicente, Director; Gaston Cignetti, Director; Raquel Rodriguez, Director; Antonio Valtierra, Director; and Victor Olivares, Vice-Chair.
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation is led by Dora Westerlund, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dora Westerlund
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $235K (2024)
Gerardo Hernandez
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Valtierra
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Porfirio Rios Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Flores
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Vicente
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaston Cignetti
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Rios
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edgar Perez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Salazar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Abenjoja-Bocek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Dunkel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yerania Olivares
COO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Victor Olivares
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Perez
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Lyday
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Naomi Hernandez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nolberto Felix (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Hiyama (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Fausto Hinojosa (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Juan Sanjuan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William McComas (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $235K, to Dora Westerlund (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
How much does Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation give each year?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation gave $351K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $693K across 54 grants.
What is Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's typical grant size?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,265, and its average grant was $15,953, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation give grants?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (20 grants).
Does Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "ARPA Facade Program" (9 grants), "ARPA Eviction Protection" (7 grants) and "Facade #2 Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's largest grantees?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regulator Properties ($76,295), Cucas Mexican Restaurant ($25,000) and Helen J Cooley dba Chicken Kn ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website states its mission as developing self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship and financial opportunities. Its 2024 filing gives a related mission: promoting education and self-sufficiency through economic development that strengthens the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check fresnoahf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's EIN?
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3129705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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