Mentoring Council Foundation
Mentoring Council Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carson City, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $80K.
Mentoring Council Foundation at a glance
In short: Mentoring Council Foundation gave $43K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $43,029
- +9462.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,757
- +7071.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,515
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Mentoring Council Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Foster Artists ($33K). Together the top 4 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $450 (2020) to $43K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Artists Tehachapi, CA | General Operations | $33,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church El Centro, CA | General Operations | $5,279 |
| Olympia Philharmonic Society Arcadia, CA | General Operations | $3,750 |
| Church of Our Savior San Gabriel, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $92,072 | $64,914 | $43,029 | 4 | $43,029 | $80,240 |
| 2020 | $207,863 | $10,579 | $9,437 | $450 | 3 | — | $37,089 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mentoring Council Foundation is led by Russell Decker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Russell Decker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Mentoring Council Foundation
How much does Mentoring Council Foundation give each year?
Mentoring Council Foundation gave $43K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $450 across 3 grants.
What is Mentoring Council Foundation's typical grant size?
Mentoring Council Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $4,515, and its average grant was $10,757, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mentoring Council Foundation give grants?
Mentoring Council Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mentoring Council Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mentoring Council Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mentoring Council Foundation's EIN?
Mentoring Council Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1052755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Mentoring Council Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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