Mother Lode Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Auburn, CA EIN: 94-1480593

Mother Lode Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Auburn, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $3K.

Key facts about Mother Lode Foundation Inc

EIN: 94-1480593
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $38,704
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $3,519
Median grant: $3,000
Total assets: $264,752
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Mother Lode Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mother Lode Foundation Inc's 11 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, CA (10 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Mother Lode Foundation Inc gives

18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$265K

-13.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$39K

+185.5% YoY

Grant Count

+175.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+3.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mother Lode Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Mother Lode Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $39K (100%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California New York

Cities

AuburnRocklinBrooklynColfaxRoseville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$264,752	$307,148	$327,410
Revenue	$3,412	$2,762	$2,158
Expenses	$48,357	$21,414	$16,960
Qualifying Distributions	$39,240	$13,981	$9,700
Net Investment Income	$2,706	$4,293	$4,852
Distributable Amount	$33,509	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

38 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Christmas Charity Program ($6,924), Acres of Hope ($5,280), Auburn Recreation District ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHRISTMAS CHARITY PROGRAM Auburn, CA	FOOD AND TOYS AT CHRISTMAS FOR NEEDY	$6,924
ACRES OF HOPE Auburn, CA	SUPPORT HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN	$5,280
AUBURN RECREATION DISTRICT Auburn, CA	FUNDS FOR PARK MAINT AND IMMPROVE	$5,000
AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET Auburn, CA	PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO FAMILIES	$5,000
FIT FOR LIFE GYMNASTICS Auburn, CA	SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD	$5,000
THE GATHERING INN Auburn, CA	FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS	$3,000
AMERICAN LEGION POST 84 Auburn, CA	ASSIST VETERANS SERVING COMMUNITY	$2,500
COMPASSION PLANET Rocklin, CA	ASSISTING UNDERSERVED YOUTH	$2,000
GOLDEN SIERRA LIFE SKILLS Auburn, CA	SUPPORT EDUCATION SERVICE FOR LIFE	$2,000
PLACER COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE Auburn, CA	SUPPORT SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nicholas Willick	President	2	—
Fred Vitas	Vice Preside	2	—
Don Ferretti	Secretary	2	—
Bridget Powers	Treasurer	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Mother Lode Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Mother Lode Foundation Inc holds $265K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $39K in 2024.

Where does Mother Lode Foundation Inc operate?

Mother Lode Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New York.

What size grants does Mother Lode Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Mother Lode Foundation Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $39K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mother Lode Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mother Lode Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.