The Bulldog Foundation
The Bulldog Foundation helps create championship experiences for Fresno State student athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition and in life.
The Bulldog Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bulldog Foundation gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,098,060
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,098,060
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,098,060
- Total assets
- $14,523,291
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bulldog Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CSU Fresno Athletic Corp ($4.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bulldog Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2021) to $4.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CSU Fresno Athletic Corp Fresno, CA | Funds for athletic scholarships and other related needs. | $4,098,060 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,523,291 | $7,324,090 | $6,857,476 | $4,098,060 | 1 | $491,603 |
| 2024 | $13,408,495 | $6,715,869 | $6,072,335 | $3,835,753 | 1 | $324,388 |
| 2023 | $12,195,528 | $6,697,673 | $6,204,502 | $3,886,069 | 1 | $203,474 |
| 2022 | $11,952,410 | $7,339,635 | $6,048,513 | $3,555,589 | 1 | $1,184,607 |
| 2021 | $13,075,577 | $4,741,020 | $3,200,700 | $1,895,259 | 1 | $342,757 |
| 2020 | $12,023,040 | $4,648,522 | $5,482,243 | $3,293,612 | 1 | $365,567 |
About The Bulldog Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bulldog Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $492K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bulldog Foundation is led by Randall Rigali, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall Rigali
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Larry Spikes
President
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Dunkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cam Worrell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danette Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Skinner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Dalena
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Crook
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Rusca
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Klassy
Director
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Fernandez
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Tymn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dario Calderon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Hinkle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Rousseau
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Segars
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Riddering
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merritt Wiseman
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Audino
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Mariucci
Senior Associate Ad of Development
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Terry Johnson (2020–2025) — Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 82024
- Former: Deborah Astone (2025) — Director · Filing note: Thru 122024
- Former: Deborah S. Adishian-Astone (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Phil Souza (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott Jacobsen (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Aj Ferdinandi (2023–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Bill Woolman (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Doug Marmolejo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Romanowski (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mike Gibson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Mishelle Westendorf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry Tumey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Curtis Lovett (2023) — Director
- Former: Jr Jackson (2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa White Holtermann (2023) — Director
- Former: Phil Ellmoore (2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa White (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paula Castadio (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Dhindsa (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barry Maas (2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Ekmanian (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Wittwer (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $56K, to Terry Johnson Thru 82024 (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bulldog Foundation
How much does The Bulldog Foundation give each year?
The Bulldog Foundation gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 1 grant.
How large is The Bulldog Foundation?
The Bulldog Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What is The Bulldog Foundation?
The Bulldog Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Bulldog Foundation operate?
The Bulldog Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Bulldog Foundation's EIN?
The Bulldog Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6080933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
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