Friends of the Desert Mountains
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$373K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of the Desert Mountains?
Friends of the Desert Mountains is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Conservation Lands Foundation ($90K), Anderson Childrens Foundation ($89K), Houston Family Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $373K in grants to Friends of the Desert Mountains between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Lands Foundation | $90,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Anderson Childrens Foundation | $89,042 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Houston Family Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Impact Through Golf Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Coleman Family Foundation Inc | $10,245 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Coeta and Donald Barker | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| California Community Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Champions Volunteer Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nicholson Family Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Marvin Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sempra Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Robert and Elizabeth Lowe | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| James Stuart III Family Foundation | $750 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Derse Foundation Inc | $43 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of the Desert Mountains received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Coeta and Donald Barker | ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH ED. PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Conservation Lands Foundation | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Anderson Childrens Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTIONS POR VIDA AND CV WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bull Henry W Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Houston Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | California Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Coeta and Donald Barker | YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Champions Volunteer Foundation | TO BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT TO HELP PRESERVE THE UNIQUE WILDLIFE AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND OUR DESERT MOUNTAINS. WE ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE WILDLANDS, PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF TRAILS, CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | James Stuart III Family Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| 2023 | Conservation Lands Foundation | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Houston Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Anderson Childrens Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTIONS POR VIDA | $24,500 |
| 2023 | Bull Henry W Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation | Challenge Fund | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Champions Volunteer Foundation | TO BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT TO HELP PRESERVE THE UNIQUE WILDLIFE AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND OUR DESERT MOUNTAINS. WE ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE WILDLANDS, PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF TRAILS, CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Nicholson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | James Stuart III Family Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| 2023 | Derse Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | $43 |
| 2022 | Impact Through Golf Foundation | Program Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Conservation Lands Foundation | PROMOTE CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Anderson Childrens Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL CONNECTIONS POR VIDA | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Sempra Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | James Stuart III Family Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| 2021 | The Coleman Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUND | $10,245 |
| 2021 | Conservation Lands Foundation | PROMOTE CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Desert Mountains?
Friends of the Desert Mountains is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Conservation Lands Foundation ($90K), Anderson Childrens Foundation ($89K), Houston Family Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $373K in grants to Friends of the Desert Mountains between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of the Desert Mountains's largest funder?
Conservation Lands Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Desert Mountains, with $90K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Desert Mountains received?
IRS 990 filings record $373K in grants to Friends of the Desert Mountains across 34 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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