Share the Dough
Share the Dough is a public charity based in Encinitas, California. It supports vulnerable children and families, community organizations, and Manna Development Group employees through community support, emergency assistance, educational scholarships, and holiday outreach.
Share the Dough at a glance
In short: Share the Dough gave $995K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state California. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $994,757
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,165
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $1,699,002
- -3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Share the Dough
- Contact
Mailing address: 2211 Encinitas Blvd 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 944-1070
Website: https://sharethedough.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Share the Dough
Who Share the Dough funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Rescue Mission ($184K). Together the top 10 received $418K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 191 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes work in local communities and around the world. In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 14% to Colorado, 10% to Oregon, 10% to Michigan, and 5% to New York. The listed grants also include recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Share the Dough open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $17K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $368K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $995K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | Program Support | $183,666 |
| Baking Memories 4 Kids Valley Cottage, NY | Program Support | $51,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Program Support | $32,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | Program Support | $26,750 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association Portland, OR | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Community Food Share Louisville, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,699,002 | $1,357,149 | $1,517,795 | $994,757 | 47 | $50,457 |
| 2023 | $1,753,468 | $1,506,063 | $1,663,122 | $1,066,326 | 44 | $13,535 |
| 2022 | $1,935,540 | $1,422,355 | $1,136,719 | $701,587 | 34 | — |
| 2021 | $1,604,766 | $1,057,854 | $741,660 | $412,500 | 33 | — |
| 2020 | $1,247,730 | $879,470 | $788,380 | $367,500 | 33 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Share the Dough’s stated mission is to serve others and honor Christ by providing protection and care to vulnerable children and their families in local communities and around the world. Its website describes support for organizations serving underprivileged children and families, including help with nutritious meals, school supplies, and emergencies, as well as Christmas presents for local families.
The organization’s 2024 filing describes community support, emergency relief, educational scholarships, and Christmas outreach. Its website says emergency assistance is for eligible Manna Development Group employees facing catastrophic, documented hardship after exhausting other appropriate sources of assistance. The educational scholarship program provides support to eligible Manna employees, their spouses, and dependents pursuing accredited education.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, San Diego Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness through rehabilitation and recovery services. Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes says it feeds hungry people and engages its community in efforts to end hunger. Children’s Cancer Association describes its work as providing programs to support young patients’ mental and emotional wellness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Share the Dough reported 47 grants totaling $994,757. Grants ranged from $8,500 to $183,666, with a median of $17,000. The largest grants included $183,666 to San Diego Rescue Mission, $51,000 to Baking Memories 4 Kids, $32,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $26,750 to Scripps Health Foundation, and $25,000 to Challenged Athletes Foundation. Each was listed for program support.
The filing says the director initially vets potential grants and makes funding recommendations, with the board making final funding decisions. Nonprofit grantees must submit an annual financial report and a narrative describing how grant funds were used, what was learned, and how that information will inform future decisions.
The Educational Fund Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for eligible education expenses. Its listed application rounds are January 1–15 and July 1–15, with recipients announced February 7 and August 9, respectively. The July 1–15, 2026 application cycle is past. Applicants must meet the program’s employment, enrollment, and GPA requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Saber as chairman, Dianne Saber as vice chairman, Patrick Rogers as director and treasurer, Jennifer Carosella as director and committee chair, Amber Rogers, Austin Rovazzini, Hannah Rovazzini, and Graham Saber as directors, Josh Thompson as director, and Nancy Chatterton as secretary.
Share the Dough is led by Jennifer Carosella, Director & Committee Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Carosella
Director & Committee Chair
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Director & Committee Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Saber
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Saber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Rovazzini
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Rogers
Director & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Rogers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Rovazzini
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Thompson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Saber
Vice Chairman
Vice Chaiman → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Chatterton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jacob Bustos part year (2020) — Director
- Former: Josh Thompson part year (2020) — Director
- Former: Karina Estrada part year (2020) — Director
- Former: Meghan Atilano part year (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Share the Dough
How much does Share the Dough give each year?
Share the Dough gave $995K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 44 grants.
What is Share the Dough's typical grant size?
Share the Dough's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $21,165, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Share the Dough that year got $25K on average.
Where does Share the Dough give grants?
Share the Dough's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants), Portland, OR (4 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Share the Dough give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Share the Dough's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (47 grants).
Who are Share the Dough's largest grantees?
Share the Dough's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Rescue Mission ($183,666), Baking Memories 4 Kids ($51,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Share the Dough?
Share the Dough reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Share the Dough fund?
Share the Dough’s stated mission is to serve others and honor Christ by providing protection and care to vulnerable children and their families in local communities and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Share the Dough?
Share the Dough has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sharethedough.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Share the Dough's EIN?
Share the Dough's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1608170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Share the Dough funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/share-the-dough-morg_b59c6bc7c5ce44a0931493ad890c397c
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