Mountain Thrift Shoppe
Mountain Thrift Shoppe is a public charity based in Blue Jay, California. Its stated mission is to sell donated items to the community to support other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Mountain Thrift Shoppe at a glance
In short: Mountain Thrift Shoppe gave $215K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,500
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,605
- Total assets
- $149,498
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mountain Thrift Shoppe
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1434, Blue Jay, CA 92317
Phone: (909) 337-9983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mountain Thrift Shoppe funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mountain Humane Society ($38K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mountain Thrift Shoppe open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $225K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Humane Society Lake Arrowhead, CA | — | $38,130 |
| Arrowhead Arts Association Lake Arrowhead, CA | — | $33,110 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Blue Jay, CA | — | $23,100 |
| SB Mountain Land Trust Lake Arrowhead, CA | — | $20,825 |
| Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead Blue Jay, CA | — | $20,745 |
| Womens Club of LA Lake Arrowhead, CA | — | $20,465 |
| American Legion Twin Peaks, CA | — | $17,365 |
| Mt Community Hospital Auxilary Inc Lake Arrowhead, CA | — | $15,505 |
| New Friends of the Library Blue Jay, CA | — | $14,835 |
| Mountain Community Alliance Green Valley Lake, CA | — | $10,920 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization states that it was formed in 1990.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,498 | $302,551 | $301,811 | $215,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $149,375 | $300,435 | $304,710 | $225,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $153,650 | $249,587 | $223,809 | $161,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $127,872 | $260,688 | $264,930 | $197,500 | 10 |
| 2021 | $140,674 | $252,959 | $234,329 | $169,500 | 10 |
| 2020 | $114,382 | $176,026 | $181,209 | $115,343 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it sells donations to the community to support other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included arts, environmental, community, health, library, and veterans’ organizations. For example, Arrowhead Arts Association describes its own mission as enriching the community through live music and art performances and providing musical education and scholarships for local youth. Sierra Club Foundation describes its own mission as educating and empowering people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Mountain Thrift Shoppe gave $215,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $10,920 to $38,130, with a median grant of $20,605. Its largest grants were $38,130 to Mountain Humane Society, $33,110 to Arrowhead Arts Association, $23,100 to Sierra Club Foundation, $20,825 to SB Mountain Land Trust, and $20,745 to Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura L Macfarlane as president, Peter Jorris as vice-president, Mary Jo Alari as treasurer, and Sandi Huckaby as secretary.
Mountain Thrift Shoppe is led by Laura L. Macfarlane, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura L. Macfarlane
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Alari
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Jorris
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandi Huckaby
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donna Bennett (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mountain Thrift Shoppe
How much does Mountain Thrift Shoppe give each year?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe gave $215K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $225K across 10 grants.
What is Mountain Thrift Shoppe's typical grant size?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe's median grant in 2025 was $20,605, and its average grant was $21,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mountain Thrift Shoppe give grants?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Arrowhead, CA (5 grants) and Blue Jay, CA (3 grants).
Who are Mountain Thrift Shoppe's largest grantees?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe's largest 2025 grantees include Mountain Humane Society ($38,130), Arrowhead Arts Association ($33,110) and Sierra Club Foundation ($23,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mountain Thrift Shoppe?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe reported $149K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What does Mountain Thrift Shoppe fund?
The organization states that it sells donations to the community to support other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included arts, environmental, community, health, library, and veterans’ organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mountain Thrift Shoppe?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mountain Thrift Shoppe's EIN?
Mountain Thrift Shoppe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0419864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Mountain Thrift Shoppe funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mountain-thrift-shoppe-morg_42736b603fa3426094a5caace7ab25a9
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