Solano Community Foundation
Solano Community Foundation is a public charity based in Fairfield, California, that supports philanthropic activity intended to strengthen Solano County and improve residents’ quality of life. The organization was formed in 1994 and serves as a grantmaker, a vehicle for philanthropy, and a community leader.
Solano Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Solano Community Foundation gave $493K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $493,100
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,006
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,999,165
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Solano Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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For non-scholarship funds, the donor or fundholder of record submits the grant recommendation form. The Board gives final approval. Fundholders are asked to submit forms at least five business days before a Board meeting. For scholarship funds, selection is competitive and made by a committee.
- Contact
Mailing address: 744 Empire Street 240, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone: (707) 399-3846
Website: https://solanocf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Solano Community Foundation
Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant
Solano Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,400
Deadline
Deadline not published
Education Plus! Grant Program
Solano Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
George C. Pappas Scholarship - For Returning Learners Grant
Solano Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Solano Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sustainable Solano ($135K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 245 grants of 256 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission and website describe its work as focused on Solano County. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Alabama, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Solano Community Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K 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 $407K (2023) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $493K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Solano Benicia, CA | — | $135,000 |
| UC Davis West Sacramento, CA | — | $61,500 |
| UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | — | $50,000 |
| NorthBay Healthcare Foundatio Fairfield, CA | — | $25,410 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | — | $25,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | — | $22,500 |
| UCLA UC Regents Los Angeles, CA | — | $22,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | — | $20,000 |
| UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA | — | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities CYO San Francisco, CA | — | $18,150 |
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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 | $12,999,165 | $966,451 | $1,216,272 | $493,100 | 17 | $649,969 |
| 2023 | $12,797,918 | $2,302,339 | $1,046,928 | $407,474 | 16 | $443,897 |
| 2022 | $10,430,764 | $1,623,430 | $1,184,772 | $564,326 | 38 | $450,186 |
| 2021 | $12,169,649 | $1,118,480 | $1,412,267 | $760,285 | 58 | $691,005 |
| 2020 | $12,010,550 | $3,080,080 | $2,081,055 | $1,589,584 | 127 | $200,391 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to strengthen Solano County by advancing equity, supporting nonprofit resilience, and expanding access to philanthropy. It describes itself as a responsive grantmaker and trusted partner for donors seeking lasting local impact, while working to meet current needs and build a stronger, healthier future.
Its managed funds support areas including education and youth programs, scholarships, health care and access, the arts, animal welfare, and community projects. The Foundation’s 2024 filing also describes grants addressing environmental hazards and climate-related disaster preparedness, and an initiative intended to foster cross-sector collaboration, peer learning, technical assistance, and nonprofit access to funding.
Examples of supported organizations include Sustainable Solano, whose stated mission is to nurture grassroots initiatives and promote an ecologically sustainable, economically and socially just future for Solano County. NorthBay Healthcare Foundation says it inspires community partnership through philanthropic giving to support NorthBay Health. Catholic Charities CYO describes providing social services and opportunities for healthy growth and development to families, aging adults, adults with disabilities, and youth. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Foundation says it supports children’s health and well-being through philanthropic and volunteer support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $493,100. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $135,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $135,000 to Sustainable Solano, $61,500 to UC Davis, and $50,000 to UC Santa Barbara. Other listed awards included $25,410 to NorthBay Healthcare Foundation, $25,000 to the University of Alabama, and $22,500 each to Biola University and UCLA UC Regents.
The Foundation’s filing describes donor-advised and designated funds that make both competitive and non-competitive grants. Its website says only the donor or fundholder of record may recommend grants from a non-scholarship fund. The Foundation requires a completed grant request form with information about the proposed grantee, amount, and purpose; staff checks eligibility, including charitable status and organizational and financial records; and the Board votes on recommendations. Scholarship recipients must be chosen through a competitive committee process, and donors’ advice is limited to serving as committee members.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie Janik as CEO, Constance Harris as former CEO, Heather Henry as Chairman, Henry Beecher as Secretary, Benjamin LaFountain as Treasurer, and Rosalind Reid as Director.
Solano Community Foundation is led by Leslie Janik, CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Janik
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Heather Henry
Chairman
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalind Reid
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance Harris
Former CEO
CEO → Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $68K (2024)
Henry Beecher
Secretary
Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin LaFountain
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Judi Booe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Portillo Knowles (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Teresa Fitzgerald (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $68K, to Constance Harris (Former CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Solano Community Foundation
How much does Solano Community Foundation give each year?
Solano Community Foundation gave $493K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $407K across 16 grants.
What is Solano Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Solano Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,006, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Solano Community Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Solano Community Foundation give grants?
Solano Community Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, CA (3 grants) and Suisun City, CA (2 grants).
Who are Solano Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Solano Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sustainable Solano ($135,000), UC Davis ($61,500) and UC Santa Barbara ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Solano Community Foundation?
Solano Community Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $966K.
What does Solano Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to strengthen Solano County by advancing equity, supporting nonprofit resilience, and expanding access to philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Solano Community Foundation?
For non-scholarship funds, the donor or fundholder of record submits the grant recommendation form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Solano Community Foundation's EIN?
Solano Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0354961. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Solano Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Solano Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/solano-community-foundation-morg_8f961154c2ab467c81efddefb1ac025c
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