Rose Perenin Foundation

FORTUNA, CA EIN: 68-0004983

The Rose Perenin Foundation is a grantmaking foundation based in Fortuna, California. The foundation supports community organizations and programs in the Eel River Valley region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$402K

-6.5% YoY

Grant Count

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

-15.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rose Perenin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting grassroots community organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Primary funding areas include:

English language education and citizenship preparation
Senior services and nutrition programs
Adult day care services

Grantmaking

The foundation has supported English Express since 2017, indicating sustained commitment to grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses on the Eel River Valley region in Humboldt County, California, with particular emphasis on Fortuna and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.8M (82%)

Hawaii $400K (18%)

Illinois $3K (0%)

States

California Hawaii Illinois

Cities

ChicagoEurekaFortunaGarbervilleHonoluluMckinleyvilleRedway

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,643,602	$5,715,026	$5,832,862
Revenue	$371,591	$342,812	$307,744
Expenses	$437,137	$462,147	$525,066
Qualifying Distributions	$411,644	$439,453	$503,608
Net Investment Income	$346,098	$320,118	$286,286
Distributable Amount	$362,952	$336,819	$354,056

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

57 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Humboldt Senior Resource ($95,000), Hawaii Literacy Inc ($80,000), Ink People English Express Project ($62,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Hawaii Literacy Inc Honolulu, HI	Promote Literacy	$80,000
Humboldt Literacy Project Eureka, CA	Promote Literacy	$33,332
Humboldt Senior Resource Eureka, CA	Senior Meals Program support, Adult Day Care Program support and PACE Program support	$95,000
Humboldt County Library Eureka, CA	Expand Libray hours and provide materials and general support	$26,250
Boys and Girls Clubs of Humboldt Co Eureka, CA	Promote Literacy	$32,500
Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundatio Fortuna, CA	Health Care Support	$10,000
Ink People English Express Project Eureka, CA	Promote Literacy and Bilingual Learning	$62,500
Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL	Promote Health Care Awareness and Support	$250
Hospice of Humboldt Eureka, CA	Support Palliative Care Program	$12,500
Life Plan Humboldt McKinleyville, CA	Support Community Housing	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Keith Borges — Treasurer of the foundation. In his capacity as treasurer, Borges has expressed the foundation's appreciation for grassroots community organizations and their impact on the local community.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KATRINA POCKETT	Secretary	1	$400
ROBERT JOHNSON	President	1	$400
KEITH BORGES	Treasurer	1	$400

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In 2023, the foundation granted $25,000 to English Express, a program providing free English language instruction and citizenship preparation services to Spanish-speaking residents of the Eel River Valley. Foundation leadership highlighted the organization's quality of services and the passion of its founder, Mary Ann Hytken.

Fortuna Foundation Grants $25K to Program for English Learners - Redheaded

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rose Perenin Foundation fund?

The foundation demonstrates a commitment to supporting grassroots community organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Primary funding areas include: • English language education and citizenship preparation • Senior services and nutrition programs • Adult day care services

How do I apply for a grant from Rose Perenin Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Awarded $25,000 to English Express for year-round free English language classes, citizenship exam preparation, community field trips, and connections to local resources • Awarded $115,000 to Humboldt Senior Resource Center for Senior Meals Program Support, Adult Day Care Program Support, and PACE Program Support **Funding History:** The foundation has supported English Express since 2017, indicating sustained commitment to grantees.

Where does Rose Perenin Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses on the Eel River Valley region in Humboldt County, California, with particular emphasis on Fortuna and surrounding communities.

What size grants does Rose Perenin Foundation award?

In 2024, Rose Perenin Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $402K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rose Perenin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rose Perenin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.