Gar and Esther Tootelian
Gar and Esther Tootelian is a private foundation, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $344K.
Gar and Esther Tootelian at a glance
In short: Gar and Esther Tootelian gave $110K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,700
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,940
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $1,610,537
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gar and Esther Tootelian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central California Food Bank ($100K). Together the top 5 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gar and Esther Tootelian gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2023) to $167K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central California Food Bank Fresno, CA | Funds Food Distribution Programs | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fresno, CA | Funds Building Homes Programs | $5,000 |
| California Specialty Crops Council Visalia, CA | Funds Educational Programs | $2,700 |
| CSU Fresno Ag One Foundation Fresno, CA | Provide Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Central Valley PBS Fresno, CA | Fund Educational Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,610,537 | $359,586 | $125,679 | $109,700 | 5 | $109,700 | $343,842 | $72,867 |
| 2023 | $1,376,630 | $35,672 | $84,883 | $70,500 | 5 | $70,500 | $25,429 | $76,490 |
| 2022 | $1,425,841 | $18,746 | $90,925 | $80,000 | 6 | $80,000 | $13,304 | $81,208 |
| 2021 | $1,498,020 | $62,992 | $90,511 | $77,000 | 2 | $77,000 | $49,617 | $85,885 |
| 2020 | $1,525,539 | $139,040 | $178,447 | $166,500 | 5 | — | $27,214 | $85,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gar and Esther Tootelian reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gar and Esther Tootelian is led by Karen Musson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Musson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Musson
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gar and Esther Tootelian
How much does Gar and Esther Tootelian give each year?
Gar and Esther Tootelian gave $110K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 5 grants.
What is Gar and Esther Tootelian's typical grant size?
Gar and Esther Tootelian's median grant in 2024 was $2,700, and its average grant was $21,940, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gar and Esther Tootelian give grants?
Gar and Esther Tootelian gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (4 grants).
Does Gar and Esther Tootelian give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Gar and Esther Tootelian's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gar and Esther Tootelian's largest grantees?
Gar and Esther Tootelian's largest 2024 grantees include Central California Food Bank ($100,000), Habitat for Humanity ($5,000) and California Specialty Crops Council ($2,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gar and Esther Tootelian?
Gar and Esther Tootelian reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gar and Esther Tootelian's EIN?
Gar and Esther Tootelian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1190037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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