The California 4-H Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The California 4-H Foundation?
The California 4-H Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation ($705K), Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation ($279K), California Cotton Alliance ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The California 4-H Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | $705,000 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | $278,600 | 14 | 2020–2024 |
| California Cotton Alliance | $50,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $38,579 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $28,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Dyer Family Foundation | $14,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Goodwin Family Memorial Tua | $8,550 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $3,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $1,140 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The McConnell Foundation | $750 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $634 | 2 | 2020 |
| Esb Charitable Foundation | $450 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The California 4-H Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Cotton Alliance | CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $235,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Modoc County 4-H "Wish List Funds for Presentation Day Cash Awards; Hi 4-H State College Trip; State Leadership Conference; Top Shots; Civic Engagement at the Capitol; Officer's Training; Devil's Garden Colt Challenge | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | 2024 Modoc County 4-H Milano Family Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| 2024 | California Cotton Alliance | CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | 2024 Modoc County 4-H Milano Family Scholarship ENDOWMENT fund | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | The 2024 Milano Family 4-H Scholarship for the Greater Tehachapi Area - Kern County Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Goodwin Family Memorial Tua | GENERAL OPERATING | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $220 |
| 2023 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $135,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | 2023 Modoc County 4-H Milano Family Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,530 |
| 2023 | Dyer Family Foundation | FRESNO COUNTY 4H GRANT | $14,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $750 |
| 2023 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $240 |
| 2022 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $135,000 |
| 2022 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | 2022 Forever 4H Endowment fund, Siskiyou County, 2023 Modoc County 4H "Wishlist" Funds, Presentation Day Cash Award fund, Hi 4H State Leadership Conference fund, Youth Summits program, Top Shots fund, Washington Focus, Officer's Training program and Colt Challenge | $49,500 |
| 2022 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | 2022 Modoc County 4H Milano Family Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,049 |
| 2022 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Modoc County 4H Milano Family Scholarship Endowment fund | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Goodwin Family Memorial Tua | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,550 |
| 2022 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Milano Family Scholarship ENDOWMENT fund | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | VIP PAYOUT FOR 03/15/2022 | $750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The California 4-H Foundation?
The California 4-H Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation ($705K), Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation ($279K), California Cotton Alliance ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The California 4-H Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The California 4-H Foundation's largest funder?
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The California 4-H Foundation, with $705K across 5 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The California 4-H Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The California 4-H Foundation across 45 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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