The Almanor Foundation
The Almanor Foundation creates opportunities for community development as stewards of initiatives and projects that unify individuals, groups and organizations who have a common goal to create a better, more sustainable and rewarding quality of life for those who reside in the greater lake almanor basin.
The Almanor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Almanor Foundation gave $23K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,911
- -89.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,637
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,838
- Total assets
- $694,015
- -17.4% 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.
How to apply to The Almanor Foundation
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from The Almanor Foundation
Carlos Espana Memorial Fund
The Almanor Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Chester Cemetery Fund
The Almanor Foundation
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Defend Lake Almanor Fund
The Almanor Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Almanor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plumas Animal Welfare Society ($8K). Together the top 3 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $214K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plumas Animal Welfare Society Quincy, CA | Disaster Relief | $8,073 |
| Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce Chester, CA | Youth Activities | $7,838 |
| Plumas Strong Greenville, CA | Arts, Culture | $7,000 |
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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 | $694,015 | $528,264 | $688,091 | $22,911 | 3 | $27,123 |
| 2023 | $839,795 | $1,006,152 | $870,797 | $213,798 | 7 | $10,590 |
| 2022 | $690,212 | $861,017 | $177,756 | $130,049 | 1 | — |
About The Almanor Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Almanor Foundation is a public charity, based in Chester, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $694K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Almanor Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drthomas E. Greely
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Sansone
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pecotich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Korol
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Huddleston
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Childers
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bryner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judith Chynoweth (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: Joyce Ruschhaupt (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Almanor Foundation
How much does The Almanor Foundation give each year?
The Almanor Foundation gave $23K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $214K across 7 grants.
What is The Almanor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Almanor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,838, and its average grant was $7,637, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Almanor Foundation give grants?
The Almanor Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Almanor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Almanor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Almanor Foundation?
The Almanor Foundation reported $694K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $528K.
What is The Almanor Foundation's EIN?
The Almanor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2462099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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