The Ardron Charitable Foundation
The Ardron Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sonora, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
The Ardron Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ardron Charitable Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,643
- +96.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,643
- +293.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,643
- Total assets
- $19,922
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ardron Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Ardron Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $15K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $29,643 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,922 | $38,300 | $32,818 | $29,643 | 1 | $29,643 |
| 2023 | $14,440 | $5,359 | $15,087 | $15,075 | 2 | $15,075 |
| 2022 | $24,168 | $32,301 | $24,815 | $24,778 | 3 | $24,778 |
| 2021 | $16,682 | $22,901 | $22,020 | $22,020 | 1 | $22,020 |
| 2020 | $15,801 | $20,000 | $19,650 | $19,624 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ardron Charitable Foundation is led by Gerard Ardron, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerard Ardron
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur N Donaldson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brandenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marigold Ardron
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Christensen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
E. Clay Maddox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Ardron Charitable Foundation
How much does The Ardron Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Ardron Charitable Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is The Ardron Charitable Foundation?
The Ardron Charitable Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is The Ardron Charitable Foundation?
The Ardron Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Sonora, CA. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Ardron Charitable Foundation operate?
The Ardron Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Ardron Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Ardron Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1811012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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