Christopher Ranch Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-2788440
Foundation Overview
Based in Gilroy, CA, Christopher Ranch Foundation has awarded 107 grants totaling $514,640 to organizations in California, Michigan and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $53,800, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 25 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Gilroy (56%), Morgan Hill (21%), Hollister (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 462% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Christopher Ranch Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Farmers Of America | $250 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Ffa Support | 2023 |
| Gavilan College | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Film Festival Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Independence Day Celebration Inc | $2,500 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Support For July 4th Community Event | 2023 |
| Make It Mine | $954 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Payment For Awards Given To Students Of Gavilan College Film Program | 2023 |
| Pajaro Valley High School | $250 | Watsonville, CA, US | Donation To School | 2023 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $14,300 | Gilroy, CA, US | Community Donation, Community Holiday Book Drive, And Festival Of Trees Sponsorship | 2023 |
| South Bay Polo | $5,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Event Sponsorship | 2023 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | $8,582 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2023 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $20,260 | Gilroy, CA, US | Event Support, Day On The Ridge, And Holiday Giving Support - Turkeysst.josephs Food Bank Refrigeration - Quarterly Maintenance Contract | 2023 |
| Christopher High School | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To Program | 2023 |
| Valley Health Foundation | $45,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Donation For Ultrasound Equipment | 2023 |
| Gilroy Unified School District | $15,895 | Gilroy, CA, US | Supply Support For Run For Fitness Event And Donation | 2023 |
| California Polytechnic State University | $500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Donation For Event Support | 2023 |
| Habing Family Funeral Home | $2,819 | Gilroy, CA, US | James Gama Services - Community Veteran | 2023 |
| Spokane Produce | $500 | Spokane, WA, US | Support For Fundraising Event | 2023 |
| Gilroy Foundation - Latino Family Fund | $3,500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Morgan Hill Pony Baseball | $1,750 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Sponsorship 2023 8u Toros | 2023 |
| St Mary's Cemetery | $1,032 | Gilroy, CA, US | James Gama Services - Community Veteran | 2023 |
| Gilroy High School Quarterback Club | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Football Program Support | 2023 |
| Gilroy Rodeo | $2,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Silver Sponsorship | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Gilroy | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Fundraiser, Court Sponsor | 2023 |
| Musson Theatrical | $6,686 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Oakwood Theatre Department Investment | 2023 |
| Community Solutions | $2,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Holiday Giving Program | 2023 |
| Marguerite Maze Middle School Asb | $500 | Hollister, CA, US | Support For Middle School Asb Fundraiser | 2023 |
| The Trevor Project | $500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Donation To Program Supporting Lgbtq Rights | 2023 |
| Gilroy Assistance League | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Make It Mine | $697 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Payment For Awards Given To Students Of Gavilan College Film Program | 2022 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $7,181 | Gilroy, CA, US | Event Sponsorship And Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2022 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | $16,464 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $7,760 | Gilroy, CA, US | Critical Repairs For St Josephs Food Bank Refrigeration | 2022 |
| Gavilan College | $21,500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To Their Education Foundation For Scholarship, Infrastructure Upgrades, Funds For Administrative Support, Scholarships For School Programs | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $300 | Columbia Falls, ME, US | Community Event, Support For Military, Veterans, Etc | 2022 |
| El Roble Home And School Club | $250 | Gilroy, CA, US | White Level Sponsor | 2022 |
| Pajaro Valley High School | $300 | Watsonville, CA, US | Gold Sponsor | 2022 |
| Independence Day Celebration Inc | $2,050 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Program Operations And Sponsorship Community Event | 2022 |
| Safe Kids Coalition Of San Benito County | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Donation For Program Operation | 2022 |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival Association | $19,700 | Gilroy, CA, US | Sponsorship Support And Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Sierra Arioto Medical Fund - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | $500 | Downingtown, PA, US | Donation For Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | 2022 |
| Ann Sobrato Athletic Boosters Club | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | All-star Sponsorship | 2022 |
| South Bay Polo | $5,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Brethren Crossfit | $1,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Community Focused Fitness Competition | 2022 |
| Revive South Jersey Scholarship Fund | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | J Procacci Foundation Support | 2022 |
| Zychez Inc | $3,735 | Gilroy, CA, US | Support For Community Book Event | 2022 |
| Future Farmers Of America | $350 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Ffa Support | 2022 |
| Gilroy High School Parent Club | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Gilroy Assistance League | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Make It Mine | $697 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Payment For Awards Given To Students Of Gavilan College Film Program | 2022 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $7,181 | Gilroy, CA, US | Event Sponsorship And Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2022 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | $16,464 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $7,760 | Gilroy, CA, US | Critical Repairs For St Josephs Food Bank Refrigeration | 2022 |
| Gavilan College | $21,500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To Their Education Foundation For Scholarship, Infrastructure Upgrades, Funds For Administrative Support, Scholarships For School Programs | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $300 | Columbia Falls, ME, US | Community Event, Support For Military, Veterans, Etc | 2022 |
| El Roble Home And School Club | $250 | Gilroy, CA, US | White Level Sponsor | 2022 |
| Pajaro Valley High School | $300 | Watsonville, CA, US | Gold Sponsor | 2022 |
| Independence Day Celebration Inc | $2,050 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Program Operations And Sponsorship Community Event | 2022 |
| Safe Kids Coalition Of San Benito County | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Donation For Program Operation | 2022 |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival Association | $19,700 | Gilroy, CA, US | Sponsorship Support And Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Sierra Arioto Medical Fund - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | $500 | Downingtown, PA, US | Donation For Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | 2022 |
| Ann Sobrato Athletic Boosters Club | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | All-star Sponsorship | 2022 |
| South Bay Polo | $5,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Brethren Crossfit | $1,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Community Focused Fitness Competition | 2022 |
| Revive South Jersey Scholarship Fund | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | J Procacci Foundation Support | 2022 |
| Zychez Inc | $3,735 | Gilroy, CA, US | Support For Community Book Event | 2022 |
| Future Farmers Of America | $350 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Ffa Support | 2022 |
| Gilroy High School Parent Club | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Gilroy Assistance League | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Make It Mine | $697 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Payment For Awards Given To Students Of Gavilan College Film Program | 2022 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $7,181 | Gilroy, CA, US | Event Sponsorship And Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2022 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | $16,464 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2022 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $7,760 | Gilroy, CA, US | Critical Repairs For St Josephs Food Bank Refrigeration | 2022 |
| Gavilan College | $21,500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To Their Education Foundation For Scholarship, Infrastructure Upgrades, Funds For Administrative Support, Scholarships For School Programs | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | $300 | Columbia Falls, ME, US | Community Event, Support For Military, Veterans, Etc | 2022 |
| El Roble Home And School Club | $250 | Gilroy, CA, US | White Level Sponsor | 2022 |
| Pajaro Valley High School | $300 | Watsonville, CA, US | Gold Sponsor | 2022 |
| Independence Day Celebration Inc | $2,050 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Program Operations And Sponsorship Community Event | 2022 |
| Safe Kids Coalition Of San Benito County | $500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Donation For Program Operation | 2022 |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival Association | $19,700 | Gilroy, CA, US | Sponsorship Support And Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Sierra Arioto Medical Fund - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | $500 | Downingtown, PA, US | Donation For Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | 2022 |
| Ann Sobrato Athletic Boosters Club | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | All-star Sponsorship | 2022 |
| South Bay Polo | $5,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Brethren Crossfit | $1,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Community Focused Fitness Competition | 2022 |
| Revive South Jersey Scholarship Fund | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | J Procacci Foundation Support | 2022 |
| Zychez Inc | $3,735 | Gilroy, CA, US | Support For Community Book Event | 2022 |
| Future Farmers Of America | $350 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Ffa Support | 2022 |
| Gilroy High School Parent Club | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Community Fundraising Event | 2022 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $5,250 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation And Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| Christopher High School | $53,800 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To High School Student Clubs, Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event, Donation To Athletics Department For Annual Expenses | 2021 |
| Gilroy Assistance League | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2021 |
| Make It Mine | $751 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Payment For Awards Given To Students Of Gavilan College Film Program | 2021 |
| Leadership Gilroy | $2,050 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation, Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event,sponsorship For Softball Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Lauren Arioto | $1,000 | Hollister, CA, US | Donation To Sienna's Medical Fund | 2021 |
| Dreampower Horsemanship | $250 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| One Giving Tree | $500 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| South County Tail Waggers | $250 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| South County Animal Shelter | $250 | San Martin, CA, US | Donation For Volunteer Support At Graduation Event | 2021 |
| Jg Eyes Up Foundation | $5,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Donation To Jg Foundation Promoting Youth Sports | 2021 |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | $10,000 | Morgan Hill, CA, US | Donation For Their Program Operation | 2021 |
| Hope Harvest Festival | $1,000 | Hollister, CA, US | Donation To Support Fundraising Event | 2021 |
| The Trevor Project | $1,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Donation To Program Supporting Lgbtq Rights | 2021 |
| California High School Rodeo Association | $500 | Hollister, CA, US | Donation To Youth Program | 2021 |
| National Child Safety Council | $500 | Jackson, MI, US | Donation To Support Program Operation | 2021 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pinole Hercules Little League | $500 | Pinole, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Feed The Frontlines Nyc | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rebekah Children's Services | $5,000 | Campbell, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Stjoseph's Family Center | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-2788440 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 305 BLOOMFIELD AVE Gilroy, CA 95020-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Christopher Ranch Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Ken Christopher |
|---|---|
| Director | Aric Christopher |
| Director | Jaclyn Agnitsch |
| Director | Tim Ahlin |
| Director | Harald Vaernes |
Forms 990-PF
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- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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