Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation
The Foundation was established to raise funds for the purpose of contributing to charitable and educational organizations in the local, national, and international community.
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation gave $172K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,482
- +213.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,747
- +109.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,741
- Total assets
- $2,356,261
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marjaree Mason Center ($100K). Together the top 6 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation gives
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $172K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marjaree Mason Center Fresno, CA | Take Roots Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Poverello House Fresno, CA | New Day Habitation Building | $25,000 |
| Leadership Fresno Fresno, CA | Support of Leadership Fresno class | $15,000 |
| Break the Barriers Fresno, CA | 10 laptops and swim supplies | $12,482 |
| Gracebound Clovis, CA | Showers & Laundry for homeless | $10,000 |
| Lowell Community Development Fresno, CA | Entree Way & Green Space | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,356,261 | $266,023 | $213,961 | $172,482 | 6 | $169,787 |
| 2024 | $2,314,625 | $686,692 | $95,444 | $55,000 | 4 | $72,120 |
| 2023 | $1,722,136 | $118,538 | $68,886 | $38,100 | 4 | $78,956 |
| 2022 | $1,673,725 | $299,406 | $89,778 | $57,150 | 4 | $268,298 |
| 2021 | $1,454,931 | $105,975 | $85,983 | $45,000 | 4 | $70,552 |
About Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $172K. Net investment income was $170K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation is led by Ryan Jacobsen, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Jacobsen
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Cantwell-Copher
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Falge
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C Blair Looney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Vuicich
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emil Milevoj
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Andrade
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Herrinton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Sheller
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Claude Laval III (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Musson (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Steve Canfield (2023–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Al Smith (2021) — Director
- Former: Darren Rose (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation gave $172K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's typical grant size?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,741, and its average grant was $28,747, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation give grants?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (5 grants).
Does Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's largest grantees?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marjaree Mason Center ($100,000), Poverello House ($25,000) and Leadership Fresno ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0135116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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