Philanthropy International
Philanthropy International is a private foundation based in Claremont, California. Its 2024 filing reports $1,360,106 in grants to 136 recipients.
Philanthropy International at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,360,106
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 136
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,001
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $13,056,195
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (20 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philanthropy International
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications may be submitted in letter form and that recipients must be qualified charities under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Duke Draeger
Mailing address: 333 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 399-1100
Website: https://www.picharity.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philanthropy International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Conservation Network ($135K). Together the top 10 received $811K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
710 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 678 grants of 710 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in California, which received 60%, followed by Texas at 10%, Massachusetts at 8%, and New York and Illinois at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 136 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $877K (2021) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 136 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $13,056,195 | $1,421,911 | $1,720,002 | $1,360,106 | 136 | $1,360,106 | $161,973 | — |
| 2023 | $12,222,533 | $1,604,001 | $2,094,440 | $1,738,949 | 133 | $1,738,949 | $115,011 | — |
| 2022 | $11,852,737 | $1,978,341 | $1,775,658 | $1,229,856 | 130 | $1,229,856 | $242,258 | $418,935 |
| 2021 | $12,999,255 | $1,744,065 | $1,196,596 | $877,232 | 146 | $877,232 | $72,759 | $446,417 |
| 2020 | $12,277,255 | $1,155,814 | $2,514,617 | $2,087,589 | 165 | — | $79,499 | $77,011 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Philanthropy International’s website says its mission is to build stronger communities by serving charities and securing lasting family legacies. It describes helping charities develop planned-giving programs, educating donors about charitable strategies, and connecting charities with trained financial advisors.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as wildlife conservation, education, relief, homelessness, religious activities, bicycling, and support for military veterans and their families. The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: Wildlife Conservation Network says it connects conservationists and supporters and deploys resources to the field; Redlands Christian School says it advances Christ-centered education; and Africa Mercy Partners says it supports people in Liberia through school, agricultural, orphan-care, and medical initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 136 grants totaling $1,360,106. Awards ranged from $200 to $135,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $135,000 to Wildlife Conservation Network for endangered-species protection; $104,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association for research; $100,000 each to Redlands Christian School for parochial education and Africa Mercy Partners for relief efforts; and $75,000 each to People Assisting the Homeless and Wildlife Conservation Society. Other notable grants included $70,000 to Sandals Church for religious education and practice, $56,613 to Our Calling for discipleship efforts among people experiencing homelessness, and $50,000 to Hope Builders Taller San Jose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janis Bride as Treasurer, Duaine Draeger as Chairman, and Linda Treydte as Secretary.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $49K, to Duaine Draeger (Chairman).
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. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. 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?
Philanthropy International’s website says its mission is to build stronger communities by serving charities and securing lasting family legacies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philanthropy International?
The filing says applications may be submitted in letter form and that recipients must be qualified charities under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Philanthropy International funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philanthropy-international-morg_5d8dd602a6bf47ed861c562120015330
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