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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-0899284

Freda B Runyon Foundation

A private foundation in El Dorado, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 28 grants and $79,072 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $79,072

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,465,406
  • Tax year 2024

    $80,152

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $3,446,838
  • Tax year 2023

    $79,575

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $3,375,201
  • Tax year 2022

    $80,064

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $3,763,197
  • Tax year 2021

    $81,219

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $4,263,747
  • Tax year 2020

    $82,323

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,740,868

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hands 4 HopeEl 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
  2. Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed ProgramSacramento, CA

    Emergency school program designed to address the educational, social and health needed of homeless children.

    $4,000
  3. Boys and Girls Club Edc Western SlopePlacerville, CA

    The Landing, 40 acre sports and recreation complex and teen center.

    $4,000
  4. The Friendship CircleW 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
  5. Upper Room Dining HallPlacerville, 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
  6. K-9 ArmorSan Francisco, CA

    Equip canine officers with bulletproof vests at no cost through donations.

    $3,600
  7. Assistance League Sierra FoothillsEl Dorado Hills, CA

    Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults

    $3,500
  8. Museum of Science & CuriositySacramento, 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
  9. Food Bank of El Dorad CountyCameron Park, CA

    Serving the community with Food insecurities.

    $3,400
  10. Caties ClosetDracut, MA

    For every child to have access to the essentials that foster physical, emotional and mental well-being.

    $3,200
  11. Seniors FirstRocklin, CA

    Support for seniors including hot meals, rides to important appointments, friendly visitors, information and assistance, recreational activities, and respite care.

    $3,000
  12. Special Olympics of Norcalel DoradoShingle Springs, CA

    Transforming lives through the joy of sport for people with intellectual disabilities

    $3,000
  13. Angel Flight NortheastNorth 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
  14. Soil Born FarmsRancho Cordova, CA

    Their mission is to give youth experiences that can have lifelong impacts on them, the farm and out plant. Giving them enriching programs at the American River Ranch and helping them build connections to the natural world, the farm, their health and community.

    $3,000
  15. Fishing for the MissionBuzzards Bay, MA

    Providing veterans with the opportunity to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of recreational fishing through fishing charters. They provide peer to peer leadership development and vocational mentorship programs dedicated to preventing suicide and promoting healing among our heroes.

    $2,857
  16. Food Literacy CenterSacramento, CA

    Inspiring kids to eat their vegetables. Teaching children in low-income elementary schools cooking, nutrition, gardening and active play to improve health, environment, and economy.

    $2,800
  17. Firefighters Burn InstituteSacramento, CA

    Support burn programs and regional burn centers. Provide recovery and reintegration programs free of charge to burn survivors.

    $2,575
  18. Tahoe Food HubTruckee, CA

    Food hub Operates as a vital link between local farmers and the community, ensuring that fresh sustainably grown food reaches the people who needed it most. This program is designed to support farmers by paying them a full fair price for their products. This commitment not only sustains local agriculture but also promotes environmentally responsible farming practices that nurture the land and our communities.

    $2,575
  19. Sierra Wildlife RescuePlacerville, CA

    A non-profit organization, dedicated to the mission of preserving El Dorado Countys wildlife through public education and by rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned native animal species.

    $2,500
  20. ARC Wakamatsu FarmColoma, CA

    American River Conservancy Wakamatsu Farm Education Center Phase 2. Wakamatsu Farm is a community place to experience natural resources, sustainable agriculture and cultural history.

    $2,500
  21. K9 Benjamin FoundationEpping, NH

    Donation given to support Officer Katie Ables canine kennel project for canine officer.

    $2,500
  22. Afsp Greater Sacramento ChapterNew York, NY

    Mission in saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Building initiatives to further understand and prevent suicide.

    $2,000
  23. Best Buddiesmontgomery HS ChapterSanta Rosa, CA

    Focused on creating one to one relationships, promoting inclusion and building leadership for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities through fun activities such as the 2nd annual best buddies prom at Montgomery High School 2025.

    $2,000
  24. No Time to WasteSan Jose, CA

    Recover surplus food from local food donors and deliver those goods to charitable outreach program partners.

    $2,000
  25. The Forgotten Soldier ProjectAuburn, CA

    Dedicated to offering the highest complementary integrative health care services for optimized treatment and preventive care that strengthens physical, mental, and spiritual health of veterans.

    $1,800
  26. Twin Lakes Food BankFolsom, CA

    Helping the feed the community with food insecurities.

    $1,675
  27. Golden Eagles Softball AssociationLoomis, CA

    Non-Profit organization dedicated to improving the overall mental health of youth. Fundraiser for Del Oro Softball field lights. 30 day detox of social media of any kind to raise awareness as to the detrimental effects social media and smartphone technology have on youth today.

    $1,000
  28. El Dorado County Chamber of CommercePlacerville, CA

    Hwy 50 Adopt a Christmas tree program.

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture3 grants $9,07529% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $8,20027% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $6,10020% of the total
  4. Youth development1 grant $3,89013% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $3,50011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California22 grants $61,625
  2. Massachusetts3 grants $9,057
  3. Michigan1 grant $3,890
  4. New Hampshire1 grant $2,500
  5. New York1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Belen BrakeCEO Hours 30Pay $31,350
  • Sharon BeckettSECRETARY/CFO Hours 30Pay $31,350
  • Kaile BrakeChairman Hours 2Pay $12,500

The return

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