Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance is a private foundation based in Corona, California. Established in 2016, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation focused on environmental justice and community support initiatives, particularly in the Riverside and Moreno Valley areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+87.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+52.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+22.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose centers on food security and environmental education. Key program areas include:
- Increasing food production and donations to food-insecure families and individuals
- Providing educational tours and nutrition workshops
- Supporting volunteer programs for harvesting and delivery of food donations
- Farm maintenance, improvement, and operations
- Equipment for on-site storage and transport of food donations
- Educational scholarships
- Environmental education programs
- Science teacher support
- Renewable energy initiatives
- Community and school garden programs
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to California, with particular emphasis on the Riverside and Moreno Valley areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,620,142 |
| Total Giving (2024) | $1,502,500 |
| Total Revenues (2024) | $5,575,203 |
| Total Expenses (2024) | $2,014,767 |
The foundation maintains a giving rate of approximately 10.6% of assets annually.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Able Works Grant ($200,000), Heroes Warehouse - Fontana ($125,000), St Anthony's Bridges to Home Grant ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABLE WORKS GRANT SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROVIDED A 12 MONTH FINANCIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR THE NEEDS OF 200 YOUTH LIVING IN UNDERRESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO. | $200,000 |
| ABLE WORKS GRANT SAN FRANCISCO, CA | PROVIDED TEN $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO COMPLETED THE FUTUREPROFITS FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND HAVE BEEN RECRUITED INTO THE LIVEABLE PROGRAM FOR A CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION. | $50,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MENIFEE, CA | PROVIDED A 8-PASSENGER HYBRID VAN AND VEHICLE WRAP, AS WELL AS INSURANCE AND MAINTENANCE COSTS, TO EXPAND THE "RIDE TO SUCCESS" TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS PRACTICES IN MIND. | $75,000 |
| ST ANTHONY'S BRIDGES TO HOME GRANT UPLAND, CA | PROVIDED FUNDING TO FULFILL EXPANSION NEEDS WITHIN THE CORPORATION AND TO SERVE EVER-INCREASING NUMBERS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN A MORE EFFICIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE TIME FRAME. | $100,000 |
| CATALYST ALHAMBRA, CA | PROVIDED CONTINUED STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING SCHOOL GARDENS (MAINTENANCE,IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, ETC) CREATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR OUR EXISTING SCHOOL GARDEN PARTNERSHIPS.IDENTIFY POTENTIAL NEW SCHOOL GARDENS FOR FUTURE DESIGN AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. | $20,000 |
| COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ORGANIZATION GLENDORA, CA | PROVIDED SOFT SKILLS, COACHING, CERTIFICATIONS FOR CPR AND FOOD HANDLING SERVICES, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR 15 DISADVANTAGEOUS, HARD-TO-HIRE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. THE PROGRAM WILL OFFER 100 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT TO 15 PARTICIPANTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. | $50,000 |
| GABLE FARMS GRANT RIVERSIDE, CA | PROVIDED A COVERED SITTING AREA THAT CAN BE UTILIZED AS BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE AND A REST AREA. PROVIDE A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM. PARTITION THE PARKING AREA FROM THE GROWING AREA WITH A 42" TALL SAFETY FENCE. BETTER EQUIP OUR FACILITY WITH A POST-HARVEST WASH AREA TO SAFELY REMOVE ANY DIRT, DEBRIS, OR BUGS FROM OUR ORGANICALLY GROWN PRODUCE. | $50,000 |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES - PALMDALE LOS ANGELES, CA | PROVIDED INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS AND BATTERYS ON HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME VETERANS IN PALMDALE. | $50,000 |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES - HESPERIA RIVERSIDE, CA | PROVIDED LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS IN THE CITY OF HESPERIA WITH ROOF REPAIRS TO MAKE THEM SOLAR READY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 10 SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS. | $50,000 |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES - PERRIS RIVERSIDE, CA | PROVIDED LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS IN THE CITY OF PERRIS WITH ROOF REPAIRS TO MAKE THEM SOLAR READY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 10 SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BOURGEOIS | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| TERRANCE LUCIO | TREASURER | 40 | — |
| PATRICK HANINGER | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Golden State Environmental fund?
The foundation's primary purpose centers on food security and environmental education. Key program areas include: • Increasing food production and donations to food-insecure families and individuals • Providing educational tours and nutrition workshops • Supporting volunteer programs for harvesting and delivery of food donations • Farm maintenance, improvement, and operations • Equipment for on-site storage and transport of food donations • Educational scholarships • Environmental education pro…
How do I apply for a grant from Golden State Environmental?
**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $1,502,500 (2024) • Typical award range: $5,000–$200,000 • Recent grant activity shows six grants made in the most recent filing year **Application Policy:** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Recent Grantee:** The Menifee Valley Boys and Girls Club received support that included an 8-passenger hybrid van with vehicle wrap, as well as insurance and maintenance costs to expand programming.
Where does Golden State Environmental make grants?
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to California, with particular emphasis on the Riverside and Moreno Valley areas.
What size grants does Golden State Environmental award?
In 2024, Golden State Environmental awarded 26 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Golden State Environmental's EIN?
Golden State Environmental's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2268402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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