People First Charitable Foundation
People First Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It provides funding to charities active in communities where employees live and work, with stated priorities including disaster relief, hunger, homelessness, and health and education.
People First Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: People First Charitable Foundation gave $299K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $298,670
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $29,867
- Median grant
- $23,500
- Total assets
- $336,459
- +94.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to People First Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 California Street Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (215) 665-2173
Website: https://peoplefirstcharitablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who People First Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlanta Community Food Bank ($80K). Together the top 10 received $299K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds charities active in communities where its employees live and work. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (55%), Georgia (41%), and Hawaii (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How People First Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1493250% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20 (2021) to $299K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $299K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Concord, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Monument Crisis Center Concord, CA | General Support | $38,670 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $32,000 |
| The Drake House Inc Roswell, CA | General Support | $32,000 |
| Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County Long Beach, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Community Action Partners of Orange County Garden Grove, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc Wailuku, HI | General Support | $11,000 |
| Hillside Atlanta Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $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 | $336,459 | $483,160 | $325,578 | $298,670 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $172,818 | $177,478 | $101,075 | — | — | $101,075 | — | $6,460 |
| 2022 | $99,426 | $318,272 | $272,107 | $254,000 | 7 | $272,107 | — | $3,659 |
| 2021 | $50,016 | $36 | $20 | $20 | 1 | $20 | $36 | $2,463 |
| 2020 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $20 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund charities serving communities where employees live and work and to help people in need by restoring peace of mind during difficulties. Its stated giving strategy includes disaster relief, hunger, homelessness, and health and education. The foundation’s website says its 2024 fundraising focus was homelessness; its 2023 focus was hunger, and its 2022 focus was mental health initiatives.
The 2024 grants show support for food banks and other community-service organizations. For example, Atlanta Community Food Bank describes its mission as helping its community fight hunger, while Maui Food Bank says it helps people experiencing hunger in Maui County through food collection and distribution. Monument Crisis Center says it provides food, education, assistance, and referrals in crisis situations. Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County describes providing workforce-development services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $298,670. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median of $23,500. The 2024 filing says grants are generally for general operating support. It also says the foundation verifies that recipients are qualified 501(c)(3) organizations, and that the board reviews and approves grant payments.
The largest 2024 grants were $80,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank, $50,000 to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, $38,670 to Monument Crisis Center, and $32,000 each to Covenant House Georgia and The Drake House. Other recipients included Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County, Community Action Partners of Orange County, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Maui Food Bank, and Hillside Atlanta Foundation.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes three major fundraising events—Brews & Boards in Atlanta, Southern California, and Northern California—and says they supported local charities addressing homelessness, hunger, and disaster relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Denton as president; Janine Walter as vice president and grant review officer; Kim Wilson as treasurer; Jacqueline Beaudet, Maria Hurley, and Teddy Gillen as charity officers; and Heather Malone as secretary through August 2, 2024. The foundation’s website lists the other named officers and directors but does not list Malone.
People First Charitable Foundation is led by Steve Denton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Denton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Walter
Vice President & Grant Review Officer
Director → Vice President & Grant Review Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Malone
Secretary
Charity Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Beaudet
Charity Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Hurley
Charity Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teddy Gillen
Charity Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Denise Walsh (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Karman Chan (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: DANIEL Crawford (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 People First Charitable Foundation
How much does People First Charitable Foundation give each year?
People First Charitable Foundation gave $299K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is People First Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
People First Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $23,500, and its average grant was $29,867, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does People First Charitable Foundation give grants?
People First Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants) and Concord, CA (2 grants).
Does People First Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of People First Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are People First Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
People First Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atlanta Community Food Bank ($80,000), Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ($50,000) and Monument Crisis Center ($38,670), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is People First Charitable Foundation?
People First Charitable Foundation reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $483K.
What does People First Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund charities serving communities where employees live and work and to help people in need by restoring peace of mind during difficulties. Its stated giving strategy includes disaster relief, hunger, homelessness, and health and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from People First Charitable Foundation?
People First Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check peoplefirstcharitablefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is People First Charitable Foundation's EIN?
People First Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3336303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). People First Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/people-first-charitable-foundation-morg_e80e2c6b623f44b68edd1131d926fd2e
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