People Partners Foundation
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People Partners Foundation at a glance
In short: People Partners Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $286,645
- +174.5% 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 Partners Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tara's Chance ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tara's Chance Fullerton CA, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,645 | $289,337 | $109,144 | $5,000 | 1 | $3,457 |
| 2023 | $104,439 | $159,968 | $163,501 | $27,500 | 2 | $3,072 |
| 2022 | $102,319 | $160,641 | $161,624 | $12,500 | 1 | $641 |
| 2021 | $124,350 | $250,011 | $147,305 | $7,564 | Total only | $11 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About People Partners Foundation
Based on IRS filings
People Partners Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
People Partners Foundation is led by Deborah A. Fitzhugh, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah A. Fitzhugh
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $80K (2024)
Annette R. Atwood
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie L. Santoro
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Richard Atwood
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph R. Santoro
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audry Vaught
Director
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Deborah a Fitzhugh (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about People Partners Foundation
How much does People Partners Foundation give each year?
People Partners Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
How large is People Partners Foundation?
People Partners Foundation reported $287K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $289K.
What is People Partners Foundation?
People Partners Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. It holds $287K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does People Partners Foundation operate?
People Partners Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Missouri.
What is People Partners Foundation's EIN?
People Partners Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2716481. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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