TO PRESERVE AND ENRICH THE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE 18TH DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TRI-COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, LOCATED IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$116K
-46.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
-15.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$144K
-15.9% YoY
About Friends of the Eastern Sierra
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Eastern Sierra is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in BISHOP, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $10.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $115,646 | $217,474 | — |
| Revenue | $380,528 | $419,950 | $251,276 |
| Expenses | $376,104 | $381,906 | $86,315 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10 | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 18th District Tri County Fair ($143,585).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18TH DISTRICT TRI COUNTY FAIR BISHOP, CA | SUPPORT | $143,585 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE GROSS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SHARP | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JESSICA TEX | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| CHERYL UNDERHILL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the Eastern Sierra?
Friends of the Eastern Sierra is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in BISHOP, CA. It holds $116K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of the Eastern Sierra?
As of 2024, Friends of the Eastern Sierra holds $116K in total assets with $381K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $144K in 2024.
Where does Friends of the Eastern Sierra operate?
Friends of the Eastern Sierra has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Friends of the Eastern Sierra award?
In 2024, Friends of the Eastern Sierra awarded 1 grants totaling $144K — an average of about $144K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the Eastern Sierra's EIN?
Friends of the Eastern Sierra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2168829. 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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