High Flows Foundation
High Flows Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $929K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
High Flows Foundation at a glance
In short: High Flows Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $928,654
- +311.9% 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 High Flows Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $928,654 | $1,284,254 | $355,600 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | — |
| 2023 | $225,439 | $225,439 | — | — | — | — | $25,024 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
High Flows Foundation is led by Jamie Esler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Esler
President
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Arnold
Secretary
Other Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R Spicer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 High Flows Foundation
How much does High Flows Foundation give each year?
High Flows Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is High Flows Foundation?
High Flows Foundation reported $929K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is High Flows Foundation?
High Flows Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $929K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does High Flows Foundation operate?
High Flows Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is High Flows Foundation's EIN?
High Flows Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1327283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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