The Fiduciary Foundation
The Fiduciary Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marina Del Rey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $602K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Fiduciary Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fiduciary Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $543), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,715
- -69.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $543
- -81.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $515
- Total assets
- $602,116
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Fiduciary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Worldview ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fiduciary Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $9K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worldview San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted | $515 |
| Wikipedia San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $602,116 | $-5,583 | $55,420 | $2,715 | 5 | $41,393 | $8,135 | $31,137 |
| 2024 | $663,154 | $29,925 | $59,438 | $8,911 | 3 | $45,783 | $22,015 | $33,032 |
| 2023 | $695,362 | $22,103 | $50,619 | $3,275 | 3 | $42,291 | $20,620 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fiduciary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fiduciary Foundation is led by Katherine Crawford, Managing Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Crawford
Managing Director
Managing Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Managing Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Holly Crawford
Managing Director & Secretary
Managing Director & Secretary → Chief Executive & Secretary, 2024
Chief Executive & Secretary → Managing Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. George Crawford
Managing Director
Managing Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
President & Treasurer → Managing Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Fiduciary Foundation
How much does The Fiduciary Foundation give each year?
The Fiduciary Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is The Fiduciary Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fiduciary Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $515, and its average grant was $543, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fiduciary Foundation give grants?
The Fiduciary Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (37%) and Arkansas (19%).
Does The Fiduciary Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fiduciary Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fiduciary Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fiduciary Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Worldview ($1,000), University of Colorado ($1,000) and Heifer International ($515), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fiduciary Foundation?
The Fiduciary Foundation reported $602K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fiduciary Foundation's EIN?
The Fiduciary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0312748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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