Senior Advocates of the Desert
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$185K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Senior Advocates of the Desert?
Senior Advocates of the Desert is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation ($83K), HN and Frances C Berger Foundation ($29K), Scan Health Plan ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $185K in grants to Senior Advocates of the Desert between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | $83,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| HN and Frances C Berger Foundation | $29,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Scan Health Plan | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Larry a Modin Foundation | $11,400 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Houston Family Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Champions Volunteer Foundation | $7,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| R D Ford Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Smaby Family Foundation | $2,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $58K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
What grants has Senior Advocates of the Desert received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Scan Health Plan | GRANT TO SUPPORT SENIOR ADVOCATES OF THE DESERT'S BENEFITS ASSISTANCE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVING LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, AND PUBLIC BENEFIT ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation | SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Champions Volunteer Foundation | TO SUPPORT ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY & ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS TO HELP THEM ACCESS LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT INCOME, HEALTHCARE, AND HOUSING BENEFITS THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES WITH A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND SECURITY. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Smaby Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2023 | Houston Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Champions Volunteer Foundation | TO SUPPORT ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY & ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS TO HELP THEM ACCESS LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT INCOME, HEALTHCARE, AND HOUSING BENEFITS THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES WITH A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND SECURITY. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Smaby Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2022 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO HELP LOW-INCOME SENIORS OBTAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Scan Health Plan | GRANT WILL BE USED TO HELP LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS AGE 55+ WHO LIVE IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY AND WHO HAVE NO ASSETS OR RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM DURING A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY. APPROXIMATELY 33 LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY WILL BE SUPPORTED. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | HN and Frances C Berger Foundation | low-income, healthcare and housing benefits for seniors | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $3,500 |
| 2022 | Smaby Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2021 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO HELP LOW-INCOME SENIORS OBTAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation | SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $1,200 |
| 2021 | Smaby Family Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PUBLIC CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2020 | HN and Frances C Berger Foundation | CBS Spotlight Grant - 50% of funding for more seni | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO HELP LOW-INCOME SENIORS OBTAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. | $17,500 |
| 2020 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Flexible operating funds to help nonprofits survive the impacts of COVID-19 | $10,000 |
| 2020 | R D Ford Foundation | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2020 | The Champions Volunteer Foundation | TO SUPPORT ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY & ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS TO HELP THEM ACCESS LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT INCOME, HEALTHCARE, AND HOUSING BENEFITS THEY NEED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES WITH A SENSE OF DIGNITY AND SECURITY. | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Larry a Modin Foundation | HELP FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS | $1,200 |
| 2019 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO HELP LOW-INCOME SENIORS OBTAIN GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Senior Advocates of the Desert?
Senior Advocates of the Desert is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation ($83K), HN and Frances C Berger Foundation ($29K), Scan Health Plan ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $185K in grants to Senior Advocates of the Desert between 2019–2025.
Who is Senior Advocates of the Desert's largest funder?
The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Senior Advocates of the Desert, with $83K across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Senior Advocates of the Desert received?
IRS 990 filings record $185K in grants to Senior Advocates of the Desert across 28 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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