Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sun Valley, Idaho. It supports a wide variety of social, educational, and environmental services around the globe, and its 2025 filing reports 66 grants totaling $312,994.
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc gave $313K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. 66% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $312,994
- +52.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,742
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $646,275
- -7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (43 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 2803, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Phone: (817) 975-4141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asian Legacy Library ($73K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 282 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Arizona (24%), Idaho (11%), Illinois (11%), and Rhode Island (6%). The foundation also describes its charitable support as reaching around the globe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 43 of 65 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2021) to $313K (2025). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Legacy Library Sedona, AZ | Non Restrictive | $72,640 |
| MANA de San Diego San Diego, CA | Non-restrictive | $40,500 |
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | Non-restricive | $40,500 |
| Flourish Foundation Ketchum, ID | Non Restrictive | $29,171 |
| St Vincent de Paul St. Louis, IL | Non Restrictive | $21,000 |
| Plan USA Inc Warwick, RI | Non Restrictive | $19,716 |
| Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | non-restrictive | $12,000 |
| Catholic Cemetery Association Total Belleville, IL | Non Restrictive | $10,000 |
| Blue Angels Foundation Pensacola, FL | Non Restrictive | $9,316 |
| NatureBridge San Francisco, CA | Non-Restrictive | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $646,275 | $307,604 | $361,556 | $312,994 | 66 | $312,994 |
| 2024 | $695,664 | $363,696 | $223,729 | $205,012 | 64 | $205,012 |
| 2023 | $540,570 | $232,137 | $187,146 | $160,194 | 45 | $160,194 |
| 2022 | $495,578 | $225,595 | $156,924 | $129,737 | 57 | $129,737 |
| 2021 | $426,907 | $165,063 | $108,384 | $72,518 | 50 | $72,518 |
| 2020 | $370,228 | $98,941 | $116,920 | $88,947 | 41 | — |
| 2019 | $388,211 | $172,496 | $112,055 | $82,072 | 53 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its support as spanning social, educational, and environmental services. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions address areas such as food assistance, education, community well-being, environmental stewardship, and support for wounded veterans.
For example, MANA de San Diego says it works to empower Latinas toward upward mobility and a better quality of life. The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank says it provides nutritious food to people in need and educates the public about hunger. NatureBridge says it connects young people with the natural world and inspires environmental stewardship. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $312,994. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $72,640, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported awards included $72,640 to Asian Legacy Library; $40,500 each to MANA de San Diego and The Campanile Foundation; $29,171 to Flourish Foundation; and $21,000 to St Vincent de Paul. Other notable grants included $19,716 to Plan USA Inc, $12,000 to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and $9,316 to Blue Angels Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Foley III as President, Carol Rees as Secretary/Treas, and Marianne Ziegler as Director.
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc is led by John Foley III, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Foley III
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Ziegler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carol Rees
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $24K, to Carol Rees (Secretary/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc
How much does Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc give each year?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc gave $313K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 64 grants.
What is Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,742, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc give grants?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (24%) and Idaho (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants), Ketchum, ID (4 grants), Hailey, ID (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non Restrictive" (65 grants).
Who are Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Asian Legacy Library ($72,640), MANA de San Diego ($40,500) and The Campanile Foundation ($40,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc reported $646K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $308K.
What does Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its support as spanning social, educational, and environmental services. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions address areas such as food assistance, education, community well-being, environmental stewardship, and support for wounded veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc?
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 Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's EIN?
Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2870106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glad-to-be-here-foundation-inc-morg_dae2dc8edf2544b4b2b276adfce41829
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