The Council
The Council is a private foundation, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
The Council at a glance
In short: The Council gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,509
- -58.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,509
- +146.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,509
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norhern California ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Council gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $11K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Norhern California Sacramento, CA | Provide Funds for Charity | $2,509 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,158 | $4,125 | $2,509 | 1 | $2,509 | $85 |
| 2021 | $2,967 | $6,470 | $7,355 | $6,100 | 6 | $6,100 | $225 |
| 2020 | $7,852 | $9,100 | $11,865 | $10,725 | 6 | — | $748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Council reported a distributable amount of $85 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Council is led by David Harmon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David Harmon
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Angle
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Wong
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Council
How much does The Council give each year?
The Council gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
Where does The Council operate?
The Council has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Council required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Council reported a distributable amount of $85 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Council's EIN?
The Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3503382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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