People Are the Wealth Foundation
To elevate the inherent worth and dignity in people by investing in crisis intervention for individuals, enterprise opportunities for the under-resourced to flourish, leadership development for the next generation, and sustainable community-centered capital projects.
People Are the Wealth Foundation at a glance
In short: People Are the Wealth Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -69.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,500
- -23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $464,894
- +68.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who People Are the Wealth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mariner's Church ($20K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $114K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mariner's Church Irvine, CA | Benefitting Homeless and Coaching Programs | $20,000 |
| Saddleback College Foundation Mission Viejo, CA | Financial Support for Saddleback College | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464,894 | $248,005 | $59,109 | $35,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $275,998 | $45,000 | $140,284 | $114,285 | 5 |
| 2022 | $379,363 | $220,000 | $46,528 | $10,000 | 1 |
About People Are the Wealth Foundation
Based on IRS filings
People Are the Wealth Foundation is a public charity, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $465K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
People Are the Wealth Foundation is led by Isaiah Henry, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaiah Henry
Director & President
CEO → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Tryon
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Brummond
Director & Treasurer
CFO → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Mungai
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 People Are the Wealth Foundation
How much does People Are the Wealth Foundation give each year?
People Are the Wealth Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $114K across 5 grants.
How large is People Are the Wealth Foundation?
People Are the Wealth Foundation reported $465K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
Where does People Are the Wealth Foundation operate?
People Are the Wealth Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is People Are the Wealth Foundation's EIN?
People Are the Wealth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3942189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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