Mother Lode Foundation Inc

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.

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 $94K (98%)

New York $2K (2%)

States

California New York

Cities

AuburnBrooklynColfaxRocklinRoseville

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	—	—

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 include Christmas Charity Program ($6,924), Acres of Hope ($5,280), Auburn Recreation District ($5,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 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.