Governors Cup Foundation Inc
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Governors Cup Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Governors Cup Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $901,591
- +17.3% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Governors Cup Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Governors Cup Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $110K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Sacramento, CA | Helping Create Lifechanging Wishes | $25,000 |
| South Sac Food Closet Sacramento, CA | Help Feed the Hungers | $25,000 |
| Rancho Ceilo Salinas, CA | Invests in All Young People Facing Chall | $25,000 |
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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 | $901,591 | $171,935 | $134,267 | $75,000 | 3 | $63 |
| 2023 | $768,923 | $159,236 | $119,182 | $110,000 | 5 | $610 |
| 2022 | $716,869 | $284,714 | $83,737 | $52,500 | 3 | $34 |
| 2021 | $562,892 | $342,472 | $65,988 | $50,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $1,009,408 | $2,922 | $8,199 | — | — | $32 |
About Governors Cup Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Governors Cup Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Woodland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $902K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $63.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Governors Cup Foundation Inc is led by David Sanders, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sanders
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Gavin McHugh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merrill Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ermalinda Moretti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Chritensen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Oneil- Boutin
Directpr
Treasurer → Directpr, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Walker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laiza Negrete
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dan Howle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adama Iwu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelly Calkin (2020–2021) — Director
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 $24K, to David Sanders (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Governors Cup Foundation Inc
How much does Governors Cup Foundation Inc give each year?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 5 grants.
What is Governors Cup Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Governors Cup Foundation Inc give grants?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc 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 Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Governors Cup Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Governors Cup Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Governors Cup Foundation Inc?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc reported $902K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Governors Cup Foundation Inc?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Woodland, CA. It holds $902K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Governors Cup Foundation Inc's EIN?
Governors Cup Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0356309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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