The Foor Foundation
The Foor Foundation is a private foundation based in Chico, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations supporting programs in areas including education, youth, housing, community services, and fire safety.
The Foor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Foor Foundation gave $229K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,644
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,888
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,861,445
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 Foor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 917 Yosemite Dr, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 520-9920
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reading Pals Chico ($70K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 100 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 4% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 3% to recipients in Virginia. The listed grants include multiple Chico-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Foor Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2020) to $310K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Pals Chico Chico, CA | Support Local Program | $70,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of the North Valle Chico, CA | Support Local Youth Programs | $25,000 |
| True North Housing Alliance Chico, CA | Support Local Housing Programs | $25,000 |
| Durham Community Foundation Durham, CA | Support Local Program | $22,644 |
| CSU Chico Foundation Chico, CA | Support Local Program | $16,000 |
| Butte Ag Foundation Oroville, CA | Support Local Program | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support Sound the Alarm for Fire Safety | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chico Community Ball Chico, CA | Support for Studio Upgrade | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Chico, CA | Support Local Programs | $8,000 |
| Chico Community Scholarship Chico, CA | Support Local Program | $7,500 |
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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 | $5,861,445 | $589,163 | $254,214 | $228,644 | 21 | $247,845 | $582,794 | $342,068 |
| 2023 | $5,531,478 | $363,155 | $292,610 | $267,687 | 21 | $286,404 | $356,949 | $314,637 |
| 2022 | $5,469,229 | $603,201 | $339,928 | $309,950 | 22 | $332,484 | $596,807 | $215,601 |
| 2021 | $5,213,471 | $564,193 | $299,113 | $252,000 | 20 | $287,335 | $540,677 | $275,149 |
| 2020 | $4,953,091 | $260,489 | $210,240 | $182,445 | 16 | — | $338,140 | $278,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $342K 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 include support for local programs, youth programs, housing programs, education, and fire safety.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: True North Housing Alliance says it provides shelter and related social services to people experiencing homelessness and operates the Torres Community Shelter in Chico. Durham Community Foundation says it advances education, social and cultural interests, community infrastructure, and preservation. The National Society of Black Engineers says it works to increase minority participation and access in engineering. Butte United Soccer Club says it provides soccer instruction and competitive games.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $228,644. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $70,000 to Reading Pals Chico, $25,000 each to Boys Girls Clubs of the North Valley and True North Housing Alliance, $22,644 to Durham Community Foundation, and $16,000 to CSU Chico Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 to the American Red Cross for fire-safety work, $6,000 to the National Society of Black Engineers, $5,000 to Chico STEM Connections Collaborative, and $2,000 to Butte United Soccer Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dan Hunt as President, Kent Ahlswede as Vice President, Joe Drakulic as Secretary, Wally Marshall as Treasurer, and Bill Chance as Director.
The Foor Foundation is led by Dan Hunt, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Hunt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Bill Chance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Joe Drakulic
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Kent Ahlswede
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Wally Marshall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $5K, to Kent Ahlswede (Vice President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Foor Foundation
How much does The Foor Foundation give each year?
The Foor Foundation gave $229K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 21 grants.
What is The Foor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Foor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $10,888, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Foor Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Foor Foundation give grants?
The Foor Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chico, CA (14 grants) and Oroville, CA (2 grants).
Does The Foor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Foor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Local Program" (14 grants).
Who are The Foor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Foor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Reading Pals Chico ($70,000), Boys Girls Clubs of the North Valle ($25,000) and True North Housing Alliance ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Foor Foundation?
The Foor Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Foor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for local programs, youth programs, housing programs, education, and fire safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foor Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Foor Foundation's EIN?
The Foor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0422822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Foor 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Foor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-foor-foundation-morg_00ab652025f64d8eb6f281e3c53e2a1e
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