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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-2412392

The Foothills Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 28 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,833,333

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $9,963,440

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,867,678

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $10,862,104

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,762,833

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $10,453,783

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,503,335

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $9,046,290

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,188,000

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $7,584,768

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,285,000

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $7,339,931

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,916,292

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $7,056,637

Grants paid in 2024

28 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cannon School IncConcord, NC

    To support a flourishing future campaign.

    $400,000
  2. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, ND

    In support of million duck campaign - intensive management, habitat and hunting policy.

    $333,333
  3. Congressional Sportsmens FoundationWashington, DC

    To support CSF'S efforts to work with congress, governors and state legislatures to protect & advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting & trapping.

    $200,000
  4. Kids Outdoor Sports CampOakland, CA

    For general operating support

    $150,000
  5. University of the PacificStockton, CA

    To support the veteran housing project.

    $100,000
  6. Mzuri Wildlife Club FoundationGreenbrae, CA

    To support the mission to promote wildlife conservation and shooting sports education.

    $75,000
  7. Put on the Brakes IncConcord, NC

    To start a scholarship program for underprivileged children to attend their teen driving school.

    $50,000
  8. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    To support the blackhawk ducks unlimited event.

    $50,000
  9. Wing & Barrel FoundationSonoma, CA

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  10. United States Sportsmens Alliance FoundationColumbus, OH

    To protect and defend america?s sportsmen and women, while educating the next generation of outdoors enthusiasts.

    $25,000
  11. Rotary Club of Mount Shasta FoundationMount Shasta, CA

    To support the MT. Shasta rotary club and the

    $25,000
  12. West Coast Stock Car Hall of FameDanville, CA

    To assist the organization in its operations to promote and preserve the heritage of stock car racing.

    $25,000
  13. Hospitality House of the Upper PeninsulaMarquette, MI

    For general support.

    $25,000
  14. Hospitality House of the Upper PeninsulaMarquette, MI

    For general support.

    $25,000
  15. Immaculate Conception AcademySan Francisco, CA

    To support the mission for the school.

    $25,000
  16. San Jose Auxiliary for ChildrenSan Jose, CA

    To support the chariot program.

    $25,000
  17. Brannan CenterCalistoga, CA

    To support the purchase of a sound system for the new center

    $25,000
  18. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    To support western north carolina hurricane helene relief efforts

    $25,000
  19. California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  20. Operation Freedom PawsGilroy, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  21. CHP 11 99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CA

    For general operating support

    $25,000
  22. Lake Norman Humane IncMooresville, NC

    Support for the hurricane helene efforts in north carolina

    $25,000
  23. CHP 11 99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CA

    To support the organization's mission to provide emergency assistance to california highway patrol employees and scholarships to their children.

    $20,000
  24. Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TN

    To support the klamath basin initiative.

    $20,000
  25. Victory Junction Gang Camp IncRandleman, NC

    For general support in honor of victory junction's 20th anniversary.

    $20,000
  26. California Waterfowl AssociationRoseville, CA

    To support the organization's hall of fame.

    $15,000
  27. Red Bank Outdoor AcademyRed Bluff, CA

    Support for scholarships

    $15,000
  28. Serious Fun Childrens Network IncNorwalk, CT

    For the year end challenge fund

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education4 grants $575,00049% of the total
  2. Youth development2 grants $170,00014% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $125,00011% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $50,0004% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $50,0004% of the total
  6. Mutual benefit2 grants $45,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $165,00014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California15 grants $625,000
  2. North Carolina5 grants $520,000
  3. North Dakota1 grant $333,333
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $200,000
  5. Tennessee2 grants $70,000
  6. Michigan2 grants $50,000
  7. Ohio1 grant $25,000
  8. Connecticut1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Gary H BechtelPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • George T ArgyrisSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Erin WilmsTREASURER, ASST SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Erin WilmsSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah V CopelandTREASURER, ASST SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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