Toast Life Foundation
Toast Life Foundation is a private foundation, based in Guerneville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Toast Life Foundation at a glance
In short: Toast Life Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,462
- -32.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Toast Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Canine Companions ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Toast Life Foundation gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 971% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $43K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions Oceanside, CA | Trainingservicecompanions | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,462 | — | $5,025 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $515 |
| 2025 | $15,487 | $10,000 | $10,025 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $763 |
| 2024 | $15,512 | $20,000 | $15,025 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $538 |
| 2023 | $10,537 | $42,510 | $42,545 | $42,500 | 9 | $42,500 | $519 |
| 2022 | $10,572 | $40,000 | $40,066 | $40,000 | 7 | $40,000 | $522 |
| 2021 | $10,638 | $29,000 | $29,035 | $29,000 | 5 | — | $524 |
| 2020 | $10,673 | $26,500 | $26,535 | $26,500 | 6 | — | $526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Toast Life Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Toast Life Foundation is led by Gary B. Heck, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gary B. Heck
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Faris
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Baker
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ken Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Toast Life Foundation
How much does Toast Life Foundation give each year?
Toast Life Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Toast Life Foundation?
Toast Life Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $515 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Toast Life Foundation operate?
Toast Life Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is Toast Life Foundation's EIN?
Toast Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2758267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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