Bighorn Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$351K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Bighorn Institute?
Bighorn Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($163K), The Mirada Habitat Foundation ($125K), Anita B and Howard S Richmond ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $351K in grants to Bighorn Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | $163,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Mirada Habitat Foundation | $125,423 | 1 | 2024 |
| Anita B and Howard S Richmond | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Family Office Foundation Inc | $13,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Highland Street Connection | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Holden Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sogia Family Foundation | $4,200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Schulman Foundation Inc | $3,300 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Strauss Foundation TD | $3,000 | 2 | 2019–2023 |
| Joseph B Patterson Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lamb Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $189K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $64K.
What grants has Bighorn Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Anita B and Howard S Richmond | CONTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Sogia Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $1,800 |
| 2024 | The Mirada Habitat Foundation | TRANSFER OF 321 ACRES OF LAND TO BE USED BY TRANSFEREE FOR PURPOSES OF ENTERING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT | $125,423 |
| 2024 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,000 |
| 2024 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Animal Welfare/Protection/Rescue | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Anita B and Howard S Richmond | CONTRIBUTION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Holden Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ENTITY'S OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT ITS MISSION. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Family Office Foundation Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Schulman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Highland Street Connection | FOR COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Sogia Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $2,400 |
| 2024 | Lamb Family Foundation Inc | Donate to cause | $500 |
| 2023 | The San Diego Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Highland Street Connection | FOR COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Strauss Foundation TD | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Schulman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2022 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Highland Street Connection | FOR COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Family Office Foundation Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $8,000 |
| 2021 | The Schulman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $300 |
| 2020 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Joseph B Patterson Foundation | CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S WILD SHEEP | $750 |
| 2019 | Strauss Foundation TD | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bighorn Institute?
Bighorn Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($163K), The Mirada Habitat Foundation ($125K), Anita B and Howard S Richmond ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $351K in grants to Bighorn Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Bighorn Institute's largest funder?
The San Diego Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Bighorn Institute, with $163K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Bighorn Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $351K in grants to Bighorn Institute across 25 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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