People Helping People U S a
People Helping People U S a is a private foundation based in Palm Springs, California. Its 2024 filing reports 37 grants totaling $178,368, with recipients including charitable organizations working in areas such as health, animal welfare, senior services, and the arts.
People Helping People U S a at a glance
In short: People Helping People U S a gave $178K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,368
- +395.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +105.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,821
- +141.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,231,586
- +17531.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to People Helping People U S a
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2680 S Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264-5605
Phone: (760) 328-0277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who People Helping People U S a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Legion ($20K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 10% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How People Helping People U S a gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Palm Springs, CA | Public Support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Cathedral City, CA | Public Support | $20,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospial Memphis, TN | Public Support | $18,000 |
| Loma Linda Children Hospital Loma Linda, CA | Public Support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children Hospital Culver City, CA | Public Support | $7,000 |
| Palm Springs Animal Shelter Palm Springs, CA | Public Support | $6,500 |
| Shelter from the Storm Palm Desert, CA | Public Support | $5,000 |
| F I N D Indio, CA | Public Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation at Psusd Palm Springs, CA | Public Support | $5,000 |
| Animal Samaritans Indio, CA | Public Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,231,586 | $101,005 | $277,183 | $178,368 | 37 | $277,183 | — |
| 2023 | $24,000 | $60,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 | 18 | — | $250 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement described in an earlier profile says the foundation helps individuals, families, children, and seniors in need, with additional support for animals and wildlife. Its listed grants show support for organizations working across a range of areas. For example, Animal Samaritans describes its work as reducing the overpopulation and suffering of abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats. Shelter from the Storm says it provides shelter, counseling, and supportive services for victims of domestic violence. Palm Springs Art Museum describes its work as creating experiences that expand understanding of ourselves and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $178,368. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 each to American Legion and the Salvation Army; $18,000 to St Judes Children Hospital; $10,000 to Loma Linda Children Hospital; and $7,000 to Shriners Children Hospital. Other reported grants included $6,500 to Palm Springs Animal Shelter and $5,000 each to Shelter from the Storm, F I N D, Foundation at PSUSD, Animal Samaritans, Eleanor Senior Center, and Indio Senior Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela da Silva as president, Lewis da Silva as treasurer, Renae Beerman as secretary, and Dee Dee Everett as director.
People Helping People U S a is led by Angela Da Silva, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Da Silva
President
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Dee Everett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Da Silva
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renae Beerman
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Barnes (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Helping People U S a
How much does People Helping People U S a give each year?
People Helping People U S a gave $178K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 18 grants.
What is People Helping People U S a's typical grant size?
People Helping People U S a's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,821, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does People Helping People U S a give grants?
People Helping People U S a gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Springs, CA (14 grants), Indio, CA (6 grants), Cathedral City, CA (4 grants) and Palm Desert, CA (4 grants).
Does People Helping People U S a give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on People Helping People U S a's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (36 grants).
Who are People Helping People U S a's largest grantees?
People Helping People U S a's largest 2024 grantees include American Legion ($20,000), Salvation Army ($20,000) and St Judes Children Hospial ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is People Helping People U S a?
People Helping People U S a reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What does People Helping People U S a fund?
A mission statement described in an earlier profile says the foundation helps individuals, families, children, and seniors in need, with additional support for animals and wildlife. Its listed grants show support for organizations working across a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from People Helping People U S a?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is People Helping People U S a's EIN?
People Helping People U S a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1341066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does People Helping People U S a 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). People Helping People U S a funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/people-helping-people-u-s-a-morg_4601258d164d454c96d8c042350070e1
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