Navigage Foundation
Navigage Foundation is a private foundation based in La Canada, California. It supports qualified nonprofit organizations working to enhance older people’s lives through housing, health and human services.
Navigage Foundation at a glance
In short: Navigage Foundation gave $818K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in California. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $817,836
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,153
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $17,750,348
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Navigage Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It meets quarterly to review grant requests. Its website describes a streamlined process for requests of $25,000 or less and a more detailed process for requests over $25,000. Applicants screened to move forward with a request above $25,000 are asked to complete a project description and provide a grant budget using the foundation’s template.
- Contact
Mailing address: 849 Foothill Blvd Suite 8, La Canada, CA 91011
Phone: (818) 421-4994
Website: https://navigage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Navigage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stella Carver Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $808K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 66 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Navigage Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $713K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $818K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Carver Foundation Whittier, CA | Senior Housing and Care Support | $200,000 |
| Vivalon San Rafael, CA | New Wellness Center Building (Included Elderly Apts) | $150,000 |
| Aging Next Claremont, CA | Alzeimers Family Support | $125,000 |
| The Buck Institute Novato, CA | PHD Research in Age Related Diseases | $125,000 |
| USC Verdugo Hills Hopsital Foundation Glendale, CA | Community Senior Resource Center | $92,836 |
| Ashby Village Berkeley, CA | Community Senior Education Program | $45,000 |
| Pasadena Village for Community Seniors Pasadena, CA | Community Senior Education Program | $30,000 |
| Bread & Roses Corte Madera, CA | Senior Center Concert Program | $15,000 |
| Central Negihborhood Health Foundation Monrovia, CA | Medical Support | $15,000 |
| On LOK Day Services San Francisco, CA | Ederly Services | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,750,348 | $672,798 | $1,096,851 | $817,836 | 12 | $947,071 | $523,358 | $855,797 |
| 2023 | $17,240,584 | $707,099 | $1,035,833 | $712,836 | 13 | $894,607 | $565,872 | $813,309 |
| 2022 | $16,364,924 | $570,333 | $1,338,499 | $1,074,360 | 17 | $1,170,707 | $421,220 | $841,189 |
| 2021 | $20,306,906 | $1,141,334 | $1,076,579 | $828,200 | 14 | $911,863 | $984,651 | $947,193 |
| 2020 | $18,639,939 | $789,956 | $1,040,842 | $806,250 | 10 | — | $646,449 | $840,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Navigage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $856K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Navigage’s stated mission is to help people live “agelessly,” and its vision is to impact the cultural definition of aging. It makes grants for research, education, programming, and equipment or physical-plant improvements. Its website describes support for community-based organizations, senior housing communities, and institutes of higher learning.
Examples of grantees illustrate this range. Vivalon describes its work as advancing independence, health, and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities through services including transportation, nutrition, classes, and social connection. Ashby Village says it connects people with support and opportunities for meaningful, engaging experiences. On Lok Day Services describes its purpose as pursuing quality of life and care for older adults and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Navigage reported 12 grants totaling $817,836. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $37,500. The largest grants included $200,000 to Stella Carver Foundation for senior housing and care support; $150,000 to Vivalon for a wellness center building that included elderly apartments; $125,000 to AgingNext for Alzheimer’s family support; and $125,000 to the Buck Institute for Ph.D. research in age-related diseases. Other recipients included USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation ($92,836), Ashby Village ($45,000), and Pasadena Village for Community Seniors ($30,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Rock as chair; Judy Vallas as vice chair; Deborah Weirick as secretary; and Vickie Hatos, Linda McMenamin, Todd Walklett, Dr. Sarah Rock, and Mary Winners as board members. The foundation’s website identifies DeWayne McMullin as executive director.
Navigage Foundation is led by James Rock, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Rock
Chair
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Weirick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Vallas
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda McMenamin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Walklett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Hatos
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Winners
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Navigage Foundation
How much does Navigage Foundation give each year?
Navigage Foundation gave $818K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $713K across 13 grants.
What is Navigage Foundation's typical grant size?
Navigage Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $68,153, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Navigage Foundation that year got $71K on average.
Where does Navigage Foundation give grants?
Navigage Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Navigage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Navigage Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Navigage Foundation's largest grantees?
Navigage Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stella Carver Foundation ($200,000), Vivalon ($150,000) and Aging Next ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Navigage Foundation?
Navigage Foundation reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $947K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $856K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Navigage Foundation fund?
Navigage’s stated mission is to help people live “agelessly,” and its vision is to impact the cultural definition of aging. It makes grants for research, education, programming, and equipment or physical-plant improvements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Navigage Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Navigage Foundation's EIN?
Navigage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1660821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Navigage Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Navigage Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/navigage-foundation-morg_ddafb33a836042eb9169598bb6147796
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