Teach a Man to Fish Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Teach a Man to Fish Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California with $144.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$144.4Mtotal assets

2013IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Teach a Man to Fish Foundation has awarded

35 grantees · $5.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Walking Softer $3.7M
Council on Strategic Risks $200K
MRV Collective $200K
New Venture Fund $200K
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solution $150K
George Mason University Foundation $150K
DeployUS Inc $150K
Sepsis Alliance $100K
Life Camp Inc $100K
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies $50K
One22 RESOURCE CENTER $40K
Brennan Center for Justice $25K
Dolphins Cycling Challenge Inc $25K
Surfrider Foundation $25K
Hole Food Rescue Corp $25K
Upper Reaches (Headwaters Outdoor School) $25K
Doug Coombs Foundation $20K
Fish For Life Inc $20K
Pachamama Alliance $10K
Urban Strategies Council $10K
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy $10K
West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project $10K
Great Old Broads for Wilderness $10K
California Coastkeeper Alliance $10K
Orphaned Starfish Foundation $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$3M
FY2019$2.7M
FY2020$3.8M
FY2021$5.8M
FY2022$6M
FY2023$5.3M

About Teach a Man to Fish Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersIrvine, California
EIN274213183
IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Teach a Man to Fish Foundation?

Teach a Man to Fish Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California with $144.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Teach a Man to Fish Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Teach a Man to Fish Foundation?

Teach a Man to Fish Foundation's EIN is 274213183. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Teach a Man to Fish Foundation?

Private foundations like Teach a Man to Fish Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Teach a Man to Fish Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.