Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma is a private foundation, based in Petaluma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $667K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $201K.
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma at a glance
In short: Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,500
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $667,267
- +28.7% 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 Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Petaluma People Services Center ($24K). Together the top 2 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $29K (2024) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petaluma People Services Center Petaluma, CA | Indirect Assistance | $24,000 |
| Sonoma Family Meal Petaluma, CA | Indirect Assistance | $5,000 |
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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 | $667,267 | $201,317 | $37,399 | $29,000 | 2 | $29,000 | $201,317 | $35,734 |
| 2023 | $518,604 | $15,742 | $44,288 | $39,000 | 4 | $39,000 | $15,742 | $35,538 |
| 2022 | $534,273 | $5,875 | $41,558 | $34,500 | 3 | $34,500 | $9,482 | $35,075 |
| 2021 | $583,828 | $7,844 | $45,878 | $37,000 | 5 | $37,000 | $8,016 | $40,235 |
| 2020 | $605,610 | $-14,060 | $45,941 | $34,000 | 5 | — | $8,184 | $34,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma is led by Warren Thom Knudson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren Thom Knudson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Talamantes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Enochs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Giacomini
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Brians
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Ferris
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Taylor (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma
How much does Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma give each year?
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 4 grants.
How large is Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma?
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma reported $667K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma operate?
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma has awarded grants in California.
What is Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma's EIN?
Harrison Mecham Relief Fund of Petaluma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6079537. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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