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The Foothills Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 942412392  ·  Private foundation

The Foothills Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $7.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 139 individual grants from this funder — $10.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.6M
Total assets
139
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Foothills Foundation funds

The Foothills Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, low-income communities, veterans, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieslow-income communitiesveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Foothills Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cannon School Inc
TO SUPPORT A FLOURISHING FUTURE CAMPAIGN.
Concord, NC$400K2024
Cannon School
TO SUPPORT A FLOURISHING FUTURE CAMPAIGN.
Concord, NC$400K2023
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Foundation
GENERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT CSF'S MISSION
Washington, DC$350K2017
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND POLICY EFFORTS TO GROW CALIFORNIA'S WATERFOWL POPULATIONS, WETLANDS AND HUNTER CONSERVATIONIST COMMUNITIES.
Bismarck, ND$333K2022
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
IN SUPPORT OF MILLION DUCK CAMPAIGN - INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT, HABITAT AND HUNTING POLICY.
Bismarck, ND$333K2024
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED POLICY AND MARKETING EFFORTS AS WELL AS THE CONTINUED MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Bismarck, ND$333K2023
Kids Outdoor Sports Camp
TO SUPPORTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, EQUIPMENT, GEAR AND PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CABINS.
Red Bluff, CA$325K2022
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Foundation
GENERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT CSF'S MISSION
Washington, DC$300K2017
University of the Pacific (uop)
TO SUPPORT THE PACIFIC FOOTBALL LEGACY PROJECT, ESB DEAN'S SPECIAL FUND, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AND THE VETERAN HOSING PROJECT.
Stockton, CA$275K2022
Delta Waterfowl Foundation (dwf)
TO SUPPORT DWF'S MISSION AND PROGRAMS TO CONTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT EFFICIENTLY CONSERVE WATERFOWL AND SECURE THE
Bismarck, ND$275K2020
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Foundation
GENERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT CSF'S MISSION
Washington, DC$250K2017
California Waterfowl Association
CONSERVE CALIFORNIA'S WATERFOWL, WETLANDS & HUNTING HERITAGE
Roseville, CA$250K2017
Delta Waterfowl Foundation (dwf)
TO SUPPORT DWF'S MISSION AND PROGRAMS TO CONTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT EFFICIENTLY CONSERVE WATERFOWL AND SECURE THE
Bismarck, ND$250K2019
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
MISSION & PROGRAMS TO CONTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE, LEADERS & SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT EFFICIENTLY CONSERVE WATERFOWL & SECURE THE FUTURE OF WAT
Bismarck, ND$250K2017
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (csf)
TO SUPPORT CSF'S EFFORTS TO WORK WITH CONGRESS, GOVERNORS AND STATE LEGISLATURES TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE HUNTING, ANGLING, RECREATIONAL SHOOT
Washington, DC$210K2019

The Foothills Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.8M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from The Foothills Foundation

The Foothills 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 The Foothills Foundation

Does The Foothills Foundation accept grant applications?
The Foothills 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 The Foothills Foundation fund?
The Foothills Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Cannon School Inc, Cannon School, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Foothills Foundation give in grants?
The Foothills Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 139 grants.
Where is The Foothills Foundation located?
The Foothills Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942412392.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Foothills 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 The Foothills Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.