Symons Family Fund
The Mission of the Symons Family Fund is to benefit, perform the functions of, and carry out the purposes of the Sonora Area Foundation that engage in charitable activities which benefit the residents of Tuolumne County, California.
Symons Family Fund at a glance
In short: Symons Family Fund gave $79K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,865
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,773
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,605,600
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Symons Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tuolumne County Super of Schools ($32K). Together the top 5 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Symons Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $176K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne County Super of Schools Sonora, CA | Program support | $31,575 |
| Sonora Foursquare Church Sonora, CA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Sonora Area Foundation Sonora, CA | Grant assistance | $11,250 |
| Family Protection Ministries Lincoln, CA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Jamestown Elementary School Jamestown, CA | Program Support | $6,040 |
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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 | $1,605,600 | $200,233 | $374,680 | $78,865 | 5 | $46,873 |
| 2023 | $1,560,457 | $161,936 | $224,823 | $102,150 | 6 | $53,274 |
| 2022 | $1,664,112 | $339,689 | $183,448 | $73,332 | 5 | $44,093 |
| 2021 | $1,780,610 | $185,968 | $236,137 | $63,250 | 4 | $96,930 |
| 2020 | $1,814,736 | $255,060 | $423,099 | $175,950 | 8 | $35,545 |
About Symons Family Fund
Based on IRS filings
Symons Family Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sonora, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Symons Family Fund is led by Darrell Slocum, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell Slocum
CEO
Executive Di → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Albrecht
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Segerstrom
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Mayo
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Maxson
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Wright
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kraft
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Marquez
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Clinite
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Sargo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bob Ozbirn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Dambacher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carey Haughy (2020) — President
- Former: Pete Kerns (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 Symons Family Fund
How much does Symons Family Fund give each year?
Symons Family Fund gave $79K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $102K across 6 grants.
What is Symons Family Fund's typical grant size?
Symons Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $15,773, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Symons Family Fund give grants?
Symons Family Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sonora, CA (3 grants).
Does Symons Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Symons Family Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
Who are Symons Family Fund's largest grantees?
Symons Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Tuolumne County Super of Schools ($31,575), Sonora Foursquare Church ($20,000) and Sonora Area Foundation ($11,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Symons Family Fund?
Symons Family Fund reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is Symons Family Fund?
Symons Family Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sonora, CA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Symons Family Fund's EIN?
Symons Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3183623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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