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Freda B Runyon Foundation

EIN 47-0899284 · CA · NTEE T22

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in CaliforniaAll California foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.9K Funds in CA, MA, MI +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Freda B Runyon Foundation based in CA paid 28 grants totaling $79.1K to 28 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K, with a median of $2.9K. Its largest recipients included HANDS 4 HOPE, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EDC WESTERN SLOPE, and LOAVES & FISHES MUSTARD SEED PROGRAM. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,465,406
Giving (latest yr)
$79,072
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$2.9K
Recipients
28
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hands 4 Hope$5,000
  • Boys and Girls Club Edc Western Slope$4,000
  • Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program$4,000
  • The Friendship Circle$3,890
  • Upper Room Dining Hall$3,700

Where grants went

  • California$61,625 · 22 grants
  • Massachusetts$9,057 · 3 grants
  • Michigan$3,890 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$2,500 · 1 grant
  • New York$2,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

Hands 4 Hope
El Dorado Hills, CA
Youth making a difference, their mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Giving youth a platform to make their voices heard on issues affecting our community and providing them the opportunity to take action in their own way.
$5,000
Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program
Sacramento, CA
Emergency school program designed to address the educational, social and health needed of homeless children.
$4,000
Boys and Girls Club Edc Western Slope
Placerville, CA
The Landing, 40 acre sports and recreation complex and teen center.
$4,000
The Friendship Circle
West Bloomfield, MI
Friendship Circle works with adaptive bike companies from around the world to provide adaptive bikes to children and teens with special needs.
$3,890
Upper Room Dining Hall
Placerville, CA
Mission is to provide meals and services to members of the community living under the strain of poverty, treating all guests with dignity and compassion
$3,700
K-9 Armor
San Francisco, CA
Equip canine officers with bulletproof vests at no cost through donations.
$3,600
Museum of Science & Curiosity
Sacramento, CA
Inspiring the next generation to pursue STEAM fields of study so they can solve some of the biggest challenges such as better medical care, food insecurity and creating cleaner energy sources.
$3,500
Assistance League Sierra Foothills
El Dorado Hills, CA
Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults
$3,500
Food Bank of el Dorad County
Cameron Park, CA
Serving the community with Food insecurities.
$3,400
Caties Closet
Dracut, MA
For every child to have access to the essentials that foster physical, emotional and mental well-being.
$3,200
Seniors First
Rocklin, CA
Support for seniors including hot meals, rides to important appointments, friendly visitors, information and assistance, recreational activities, and respite care.
$3,000
Angel Flight Northeast
North Andover, MA
A collaborative organization of non-profits who provide free air and ground transportation to patients across the United States. Helping patients in need to receive vital healthcare.
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Freda B Runyon Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Freda B Runyon Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Freda B Runyon Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $79.1K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K (median $2.9K).

Recent recipients include HANDS 4 HOPE, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EDC WESTERN SLOPE, LOAVES & FISHES MUSTARD SEED PROGRAM, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Freda B Runyon Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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