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THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION

THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2412392
Private Foundation
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THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2412392
Private Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Foothills Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, North Dakota, and North Carolina, having distributed a total of $1.8 million across 63 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Foothills Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
63
Multi-year grantees
49%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Gary H Bechtel
Board Member
G
George T Argyris
Employee
E
Erin Wilms
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION?
No. THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION give?
THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Dakota, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Delta Waterfowl Foundation, CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION, and CANNON SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION?
THE FOOTHILLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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