Philanthropy International
Philanthropy International is a private foundation based in Claremont, California. It supports organizations in furtherance of their charitable purposes, in accordance with the wishes of donors to the foundation.
Key facts about Philanthropy International
In short: Philanthropy International gave $1.4M across 136 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-0643877
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,360,106
- Grants made (2024)
- 136
- Average grant
- $10,001
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (20 of 134, 2024)
- Total assets
- $13,056,195
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing says applications can be submitted in letter form. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-21.8% YoY
Grant Count
136
+2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-23.5% YoY
Is Philanthropy International open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 134 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 294% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to support organizations in furtherance of their charitable purposes in accordance with donor wishes. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife conservation, education, relief efforts, homelessness services, religious activities, and veterans and their families.
These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation. For example, Wildlife Conservation Network describes its work as connecting conservationists and supporters and providing resources and tools to conservationists. Redlands Christian School says it works to develop Christ-centered excellence in education, while Africa Mercy Partners describes support for people in Liberia, including school, agricultural, orphan care, and medical-facility support. People Assisting the Homeless describes its mission as providing food and shelter to indigent people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 136 grants totaling $1,360,106. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $135,000, with a median of $2,500.
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 60% of grant dollars, followed by Texas at 10%, Massachusetts at 8%, and New York and Illinois at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 136 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
710 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | Support protection of endangered species | $135,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Wellesley Hills, MA | Support Alzheimers research | $104,000 |
| Redlands Christian School Redlands, CA | Support parochial education. | $100,000 |
| Africa Mercy Partners Redlands, CA | Africa Relief efforts | $100,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless Los Angeles, CA | To support the activities that the People Assisting the Homeless provide to the homeless. | $75,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Support wildlife conservation efforts | $75,000 |
| Sandals Church Riverside, CA | Support religious education and practice. | $70,000 |
| Our Calling Inc Dallas, TX | Support discipleship efforts among the homeless | $56,613 |
| Hope Builders Taller San Jose Santa Ana, CA | To support Hope Builders Taller San Jose with their activities. | $50,000 |
| Biking For Fun Bakersfield, CA | Encouragement of bicycling for fun and fitness | $45,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,056,195 | $1,421,911 | $1,720,002 | $1,360,106 | 136 |
| 2023 | $12,222,533 | $1,604,001 | $2,094,440 | $1,738,949 | 133 |
| 2022 | $11,852,737 | $1,978,341 | $1,775,658 | $1,229,856 | 130 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,056,195 | $12,222,533 | $11,852,737 |
| Revenue | $1,421,911 | $1,604,001 | $1,978,341 |
| Expenses | $1,720,002 | $2,094,440 | $1,775,658 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,360,106 | $1,738,949 | $1,229,856 |
| Net Investment Income | $161,973 | $115,011 | $242,258 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $418,935 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Duaine Draeger as Chairman, Linda Treydte as Secretary, and Janis Bride as Treasurer.
Philanthropy International is led by Duaine Draeger, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Duaine Draeger
Chairman
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Janis Bride
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Treydte
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Contact
Application contact: Duke Draeger
Mailing address: 333 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 399-1100
Website: https://philanthropyforum.org
Frequently asked questions about Philanthropy International
How much does Philanthropy International give each year?
Philanthropy International gave $1.4M across 136 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 133 grants.
What is Philanthropy International's typical grant size?
Philanthropy International's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,001, across 136 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philanthropy International that year got $14K on average.
Where does Philanthropy International give grants?
Philanthropy International gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (8 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), St Louis, MO (5 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (4 grants).
Does Philanthropy International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 136 grants with a stated purpose on Philanthropy International's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support public education" (4 grants), "Support parochial education." (4 grants) and "Support religious education and practice." (4 grants).
Who are Philanthropy International's largest grantees?
Philanthropy International's largest 2024 grantees include Wildlife Conservation Network ($135,000), Alzheimers Association ($104,000) and Redlands Christian School ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Philanthropy International?
Philanthropy International reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Philanthropy International fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to support organizations in furtherance of their charitable purposes in accordance with donor wishes. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including wildlife conservation, education, relief efforts, homelessness services, religious activities, and veterans and their families. These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation. For example, Wildlife Conservation Network describes its work as connecting c…
How do I apply for a grant from Philanthropy International?
The filing says applications can be submitted in letter form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philanthropy International's EIN?
Philanthropy International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0643877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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