The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf
Fundraising and support for live oak charter school
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf gave $194K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $194K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,495
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $194,495
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $194,495
- Total assets
- $661,498
- +54.7% 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 Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Live Oaks Charter Scho ($194K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
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 Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $84K (2023) to $287K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oaks Charter Scho Petaluma, CA | General Support | $194,495 |
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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 | $661,498 | $246,222 | $225,025 | $194,495 | 1 | $1,632 |
| 2024 | $427,526 | $183,593 | $313,646 | $287,065 | 1 | $1,106 |
| 2023 | $562,508 | $162,809 | $106,379 | $84,331 | 1 | $439 |
| 2022 | $454,722 | $234,897 | $136,014 | $112,604 | 1 | $26 |
| 2021 | $253,657 | $184,498 | $204,326 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $144,172 | $277,676 | $250,936 | $222,577 | 1 | $559 |
About The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf is a public charity focused on Education, based in Petaluma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $194K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf is led by J. Okonsky, Chair & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Okonsky
Chair & Treasurer
Chair Person → Chair & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
P. Mundy
Co-Chair
Chair Person → Member, 2022
Member → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. Basler
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Johnson
Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. Crichton
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: C. Jensen (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: D. Fox (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: A. Anderson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: N. Foreman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: R. Bunce (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf
How much does The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf give each year?
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf gave $194K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $287K across 1 grant.
How large is The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf?
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf reported $661K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $246K.
What is The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf?
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf is a public charity focused on Education, based in Petaluma, CA. It holds $661K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf operate?
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf has awarded grants in California.
What is The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf's EIN?
The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0469315. 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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