Roosters Foundation of Orange County
The Roosters Foundation of Orange County is a public charity based in Tustin, California. It raises funds for disadvantaged and at-risk children and supports small, local children’s charities and community groups, with a stated emphasis on organizations that do not receive national or government funding.
Roosters Foundation of Orange County at a glance
In short: Roosters Foundation of Orange County gave $133K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,000
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,300
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $429,831
- +10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roosters Foundation of Orange County
- Contact
Mailing address: 17602 17Th Street Suite 102-252, Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (714) 544-3904
Website: https://roostersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roosters Foundation of Orange County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Parentis Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving children in the Orange County area of Southern California. In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; 8% went to New Jersey recipients and 8% to Georgia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roosters Foundation of Orange County open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $148K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Parentis Foundation Laguna Hills, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $39,500 |
| Hope Harbor Tustin, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $12,500 |
| Family Promise Summit, NJ | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $11,000 |
| Hope Irvine, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $11,000 |
| Stand up for Kids Decatur, GA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $10,500 |
| Summer Harvest Huntington Beach, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $10,500 |
| Fish for Life San Clemente, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $10,000 |
| Friendly Center Inc Orange, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $10,000 |
| Fristers Irvine, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $10,000 |
| Advance on to College La Habra, CA | To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children. | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429,831 | $390,086 | $347,638 | $133,000 | 10 | $22,503 |
| 2024 | $388,347 | $332,307 | $280,827 | $148,375 | 11 | $9,100 |
| 2023 | $342,847 | $213,767 | $169,505 | $75,000 | 9 | $423 |
| 2022 | $293,828 | $210,652 | $196,651 | $110,000 | 18 | $47 |
| 2021 | $179,982 | $234,003 | $204,605 | $95,295 | 12 | $80 |
| 2020 | $244,703 | $196,542 | $179,024 | $97,000 | 13 | $45 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to facilitate and encourage lifelong friendships while performing charitable works on behalf of children in need.” Its 2025 filing describes its mission as assisting disadvantaged children in the Orange County community while creating fellowship.
The filing says the board considers U.S. nonprofit organizations that serve disadvantaged children and families, reviews funds raised annually, and selects grantees unanimously. Examples of grantees’ work include Family Promise’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness for families with children; Friendly Center’s work to provide stability, opportunity, and hope to children and families in poverty; Fish for Life’s work to bring dignity, inclusion, and new possibilities to children with special needs; and Fristers’ support for teen parents through education, mentoring, case management, and community support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $133,000. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $39,500, with a median of $10,500. The largest award was $39,500 to The Parentis Foundation. Other notable awards included $12,500 to Hope Harbor; $11,000 each to Family Promise and HOPE; and $10,500 each to Stand Up for Kids and Summer Harvest. The filing states that the grants were for assistance to disadvantaged children.
The 2025 filing describes an annual board review of funds raised and unanimous selection of grant recipients. It does not specify application materials or an application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louis Gardner as president, Larry Greene as vice president, and Jessie Bullis as treasurer. Directors listed are Bleu Cotton, Jill Caron-Rauen, Davi Wilson, and Rob Ward.
Roosters Foundation of Orange County is led by Louis Gardner, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louis Gardner
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Caron-Rauen
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bleu Cotton
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Ward
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davi Wilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Bullis
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Greene
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Greg Bates (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Thad Sandford (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jon Gilbertson (2024) — Director
- Former: Asif Merchant (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Mandell (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Craig Boardman (2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Draper (2023) — President
- Former: Joann Leatherby (2023) — Director
- Former: Stan Smith (2023) — Vice President
- Former: John Trapani (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kirk Adams (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mary Burbank (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: John Hinson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Ross (2021) — Public Relations Director
- Former: David Selleck (2020) — Past President
- Former: Doug Richards (2020) — Public Relations Director
- Former: Jonathan Resnik (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Roosters Foundation of Orange County
How much does Roosters Foundation of Orange County give each year?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County gave $133K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $148K across 11 grants.
What is Roosters Foundation of Orange County's typical grant size?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $13,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Roosters Foundation of Orange County give grants?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (8%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Roosters Foundation of Orange County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Roosters Foundation of Orange County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged Children." (10 grants).
Who are Roosters Foundation of Orange County's largest grantees?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County's largest 2025 grantees include The Parentis Foundation ($39,500), Hope Harbor ($12,500) and Family Promise ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roosters Foundation of Orange County?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County reported $430K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $390K.
What does Roosters Foundation of Orange County fund?
The organization’s mission is “to facilitate and encourage lifelong friendships while performing charitable works on behalf of children in need.” Its 2025 filing describes its mission as assisting disadvantaged children in the Orange County community while creating fellowship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roosters Foundation of Orange County?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check roostersfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Roosters Foundation of Orange County's EIN?
Roosters Foundation of Orange County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0764177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 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 September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Roosters Foundation of Orange County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roosters-foundation-of-orange-county-morg_8c0e92386fe24bd697717967ca02a733
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