People Partners Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Rancho Santa Margarita, CA EIN: 86-2716481 Website

WE WALK ALONGSIDE OTHER VISIONARIES WITH GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO MAKE THEIR MISSIONS BECOME A REALITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION WE HELP OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS (OUR PARTNERS) ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES AND/OR DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

Key facts about People Partners Foundation

EIN: 86-2716481
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $5,000
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $5,000
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $286,645
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$287K

+174.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$5K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$5K

About People Partners Foundation

Based on IRS filings

People Partners Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $287K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $5K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California

Cities

Fullerton Ca

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$286,645	$104,439	$102,319
Revenue	$289,337	$159,968	$160,641
Expenses	$109,144	$163,501	$161,624
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$3,457	$3,072	$641
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Tara's Chance ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TARA'S CHANCE Fullerton CA, CA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Deborah a Fitzhugh	Executive Director	30	$79,500
J Richard Atwood	Director	6	—
Annette R Atwood	Director	4	—
Ralph R Santoro	Director	2	—
Bonnie L Santoro	Director	2	—
Audry Vaught	Director	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is People Partners Foundation?

People Partners Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. It holds $287K in total assets as of 2024.