The Falkner Family Foundation
The Falkner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alameda, California. It supports the propagation of the Catholic faith through scholarships and financial support for religious events and groups, and also supports other charities and charitable events with financial and volunteer help.
The Falkner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Falkner Family Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,948
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,904
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $1,018,389
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Falkner Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1112 Pearl St, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (925) 899-6605
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Falkner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misc Contributions Under 5K ($36K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 18% to Texas, and 4% each to Kentucky, Nevada, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Falkner Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Contributions Under 5K Alameda, CA | Educational, Religious, HUMANITN,ETC | $35,629 |
| Scouting America Irvine, TX | Youth Empowerment | $21,177 |
| Camp Bothin Alameda, CA | Youth Empowerment | $18,019 |
| Alameda Elks Club Alameda, CA | Community Service | $8,077 |
| St Raymond Church & School Dublin, CA | Religious | $6,796 |
| CMG Foundation San Ramon, CA | Humanitarian | $5,250 |
| Dublin High School Dublin, CA | Youth Empowerment | $5,000 |
| Have a Heart Foundation Louisville, KY | Empowering Youth | $5,000 |
| Waterman Foundation Tahoe Incline Village, NV | Education Through Challenges | $5,000 |
| Fedup Inc Arden, NC | Fighting Illegal Drugs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,018,389 | $110,172 | $188,388 | $119,948 | 11 | $164,824 | $88,335 |
| 2024 | $1,097,982 | $115,080 | $154,746 | $91,642 | 4 | $130,989 | $93,414 |
| 2023 | $1,138,927 | $108,548 | $94,146 | $46,438 | 2 | $81,672 | $88,758 |
| 2022 | $1,133,671 | $102,131 | $94,678 | $50,378 | 5 | $75,472 | $84,022 |
| 2021 | $1,130,001 | $90,043 | $109,209 | $32,969 | 5 | — | $41,462 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described supporting the propagation of the Catholic faith through scholarships and financial support for religious events and groups. It also said it supports other charities and charitable events through financial contributions and volunteer labor.
Among its 2025 grantees, Have a Heart Foundation described itself as a medical clinic providing cardiovascular care to adults in the Kentuckiana area regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The grantee said patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level receive care at no cost, and that it conducts free cardiovascular screenings in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $119,948 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $35,629, with a median of $5,250.
Notable 2025 grants included $35,629 in miscellaneous contributions under $5,000; $21,177 to Scouting America for youth empowerment; $18,019 to Camp Bothin for youth empowerment; $8,077 to Alameda Elks Club for community service; and $6,796 to St Raymond Church & School for religious purposes. Other listed grants were $5,250 to CMG Foundation for humanitarian purposes, and $5,000 each to Dublin High School, Have a Heart Foundation, Waterman Foundation Tahoe, FEDUP Inc, and Golden Gate Bay Area Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg Falkner, Maria Falkner, Susan Snyder, and Liz Crocker as trustees.
The Falkner Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Falkner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$12K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Greg Falkner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Crocker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Maria Falkner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Falkner Family Foundation
How much does The Falkner Family Foundation give each year?
The Falkner Family Foundation gave $120K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 4 grants.
What is The Falkner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Falkner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $10,904, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Falkner Family Foundation give grants?
The Falkner Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alameda, CA (3 grants) and Dublin, CA (2 grants).
Does The Falkner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Falkner Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Empowerment" (3 grants).
Who are The Falkner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Falkner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Misc Contributions Under 5K ($35,629), Scouting America ($21,177) and Camp Bothin ($18,019), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Falkner Family Foundation?
The Falkner Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What does The Falkner Family Foundation fund?
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described supporting the propagation of the Catholic faith through scholarships and financial support for religious events and groups. It also said it supports other charities and charitable events through financial contributions and volunteer labor. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Falkner Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Falkner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Falkner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0508369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Falkner Family 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 2021–2025
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