The Borba Families Foundation
The Borba Families Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all in California, including organizations working with children and families, people experiencing homelessness, schools, and other community organizations.
The Borba Families Foundation at a glance
In short: The Borba Families Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,150
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,815
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $677,769
- +32.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Borba Families Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Borba Families Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Olive Crest ($10K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Borba Families Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Crest Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Grace Community Church of Seal Beach Seal Beach, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Spirit of Father Mata - Continuing the Legacy of M Turlock, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Velo Allegro Cycling Club Long Beach, CA | Bikes for Kids | $1,000 |
| Roman Archbishop of Los Angeles a Corporation Sole Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue Tehachapi, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Providence Trinitycare Hospice Foundation Torrance, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wilson High Long Beach, CA | Grad Night Fund | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,769 | $211,247 | $46,471 | $28,150 | 10 | $39,619 | $16,878 | $28,524 |
| 2023 | $512,993 | $151,999 | $54,909 | $44,320 | 11 | $52,972 | $5,534 | $20,029 |
| 2022 | $415,903 | $315,946 | $35,777 | $23,450 | 10 | $34,995 | $4,955 | $6,134 |
| 2021 | $135,734 | $135,734 | — | — | — | — | — | $196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Borba Families Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Olive Crest, whose stated mission is to help children and families in crisis through safe homes, counseling, and education; Long Beach Rescue Mission, which says it provides temporary housing, clothing, counseling, food, and financial assistance to homeless individuals; and Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, which describes its work as rehabilitating people and dogs through the human-canine bond.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $28,150 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $1,125. The largest awards were $10,000 to Olive Crest and $6,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $5,000 to an individual recipient for new classroom desks, $3,000 to Grace Community Church of Seal Beach for general and unrestricted purposes, and $1,000 to Velo Allegro Cycling Club for bikes for kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Yasuda Borba as secretary, Michael Borba as director and treasurer, and Valquirio Borba as director and president.
The Borba Families Foundation is led by Valquirio Borba, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valquirio Borba
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Borba
Director & Treasurer
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Yasuda Borba
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Borba Families Foundation
How much does The Borba Families Foundation give each year?
The Borba Families Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 11 grants.
What is The Borba Families Foundation's typical grant size?
The Borba Families Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,125, and its average grant was $2,815, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Borba Families Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Borba Families Foundation give grants?
The Borba Families Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does The Borba Families Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The Borba Families Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Borba Families Foundation's largest grantees?
The Borba Families Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Olive Crest ($10,000), Long Beach Rescue Mission ($6,000) and Grace Community Church of Seal Beach ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Borba Families Foundation?
The Borba Families Foundation reported $678K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Borba Families Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Borba Families Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Borba Families Foundation's EIN?
The Borba Families Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4032169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Borba Families Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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