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Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation

Santa Rosa, California  ·  EIN 941694310  ·  Private foundation

Based in Santa Rosa, California, Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation has awarded $15.2M across 60 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2020. Its largest grant on record went to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$360K
Total assets
60
Grants tracked
2020
Most recent grant

What Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation funds

Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Cardiac Catheterization
Santa Rosa, CA$2.0M2018
Catholic Charities-diocese of Santa
Caritas Village Project
Santa Rosa, CA$2.0M2020
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
HOspice House
Santa Rosa, CA$1.0M2020
Angela Merici John Henry Newman Fou
Classrooms
Santa Rosa, CA$1.0M2020
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
CARDIAC LAB
Santa Rosa, CA$1.0M2020
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Stage & Backstage Renovations
Santa Rosa, CA$1.0M2017
Luther Burbank Memorial Fund
ArtReach and Bus Fund
Santa Rosa, CA$575K2017
Redwood Credit Union Community Fund
2017 North Bay Fire relief
Santa Rosa, CA$500K2018
Becoming Independent
Training and skill building for people with sight loss
Santa Rosa, CA$500K2017
Angela Merici John Henry Newman Fou
Chapel
Santa Rosa, CA$500K2020
Angela Merici John Henry Newman Fou
CAll to lead
Santa Rosa, CA$500K2020
Luther Burbank Memorial Fund
ArtReach and Bus Fund
Santa Rosa, CA$300K2020
St Vincent De Paul Society
GOLD COIN PERM SUPPORTIVE Housing
Santa Rosa, CA$250K2020
St Vincent De Paul Society - Dc Son
HOUSING RENOVATION
Santa Rosa, CA$250K2020
Social Advocates for Youth
Finley Dream Center Operation
Santa Rosa, CA$200K2020

Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.1M
2018$3.5M
2020$8.6M

How to apply for funding from Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation

Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation

Does Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation accept grant applications?
Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation fund?
Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Catholic Charities-diocese of Santa, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation give in grants?
Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation reported $8.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.2M over 60 grants.
Where is Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation located?
Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation is based in Santa Rosa, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941694310.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ernest L and Ruth W Finley Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.