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    Firedoll Foundation

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    Walnut Creek, CAWebsite9259373112

    About Firedoll Foundation

    Helping non-profits fight the good fight — a private family foundation supporting community development, immigrant & human rights, environmental conservation, Middle East peace, and survivors of traumatic brain injury.

    Focus Areas

    Community Development and EntrepreneurshipImmigrant Issues and Human RightsEnvironmental ConservationPeace Process in the Middle EastSurvivors of Traumatic Brain Injury

    Who They Fund

    asylees, refugees, and other immigrants (including deportation defense clients)low-income and unhoused families (emergency shelter clients)Northern California environmental / watershed communities and grassroots groupsPalestinian and Haitian communities (humanitarian aid recipients)clients of mobile/outreach clinics and day labor programs

    About Firedoll Foundation

    Firedoll Foundation’s grantmaking is anchored by immigration and human rights work, with repeated support for legal defense, asylum assistance, and alternatives to detention in Northern California. A $100,000 grant in 2025 to Social Good Fund for Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance Legal Empowerment stands out as the largest recent award, and it reflects the foundation’s interest in community-based legal support for immigrants. The foundation also backs organizations that combine direct service and advocacy. East Bay Community Law Center received multiple grants for DDDP General Support + Clean Slate, while East Bay Sanctuary Covenant was funded for Walk-in Clinic & Afghan Support in more than one year. Those awards sit alongside support for community development, environmental conservation, Middle East peace, and survivors of traumatic brain injury. Firedoll’s recent record shows a family foundation working across a relatively small set of recurring issue areas rather than through many one-off themes. Grants often support general operating needs, legal services, or program-specific work tied to clinics, shelters, outreach, and grassroots organizing. The pattern suggests a funder that stays close to service providers and advocacy groups working with vulnerable populations.

    What Firedoll Foundation Funds

    Immigrant rights is one of the clearest threads in Firedoll Foundation’s recent giving. It supported California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice with $50,000 for general support, and Pangea Legal Services received grants for general support and asylum-related legal empowerment. Community safety-net work also appears in the portfolio. Trinity Center of Walnut Creek received $30,000 for general support, and Shelter Inc. was funded for Mountain View Family Emergency Shelter. Environmental and public-interest advocacy is another active area. Center for Food Safety received $30,000 for the Support CA Food & Agriculture Initiative, while Rose Foundation received support for the Nor Cal Environmental Grassroots Fund. The foundation also backed Defenders of Wildlife for program support and As You Sow for its shareholder advocacy program. In addition, the foundation funds peace and human-rights work beyond the United States, including a $40,000 grant to New Israel Fund for Rabbis for Human Rights.

    How Firedoll Foundation Gives

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $2.9M

    Total Assets

    $8.2M

    Total Revenue

    $4.1M

    Total Expenses

    $3.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $20K and $25K, with a median of $25K.

    25th Percentile

    $20K

    Median

    $25K

    75th Percentile

    $25K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional16 states funded
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    EIN (Tax ID): 94-3301999Latest Form 990: 2025Total assets: $8.2M4 filings on recordFind their full 990 filing →
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    Funding Style

    general operating / unrestricted supportlegal services & litigation fundingadvocacy & grassroots campaign supportdirect service / emergency relief fundingprogram-specific grants (clinics, shelters, outreach)

    Topics

    immigration legal services & deportation defenserefugee & gender-based asylum supporthomelessness & family emergency shelterenvironmental conservation & public lands protectionwildlife & freshwater/Delta protectioncommunity organizing / grassroots capacity buildinghumanitarian support for Palestine and Haiti

    Typical grant size is tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $20,000, and both the median and 75th percentile are $25,000. That makes most awards modest and fairly standardized, even though some larger grants appear in the recent record. The recent list also shows repeat recipients across multiple years, including East Bay Community Law Center, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, Pangea Legal Services, and Common Counsel Foundation. Firedoll Foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it funds individuals as well as nonprofits. Several program areas accept letters of inquiry, including immigration and human rights, community development, environmental conservation, Middle East peace, and TBI-related work.

    Where Firedoll Foundation Makes Grants

    Firedoll Foundation gives primarily in California: 77% of grants go to recipients in the state, and the top state by grant count is CA. Recent awards cluster in the East Bay and nearby cities, including Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Concord, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and Hayward. Outside California, recent grants also reached Philadelphia and Washington, DC. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Firedoll Foundation

    What are Firedoll Foundation’s main focus areas?

    The foundation supports community development and entrepreneurship, immigrant issues and human rights, environmental conservation, the peace process in the Middle East, and survivors of traumatic brain injury. Recent grants also show support for legal aid, emergency shelter, environmental advocacy, and community-based services.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The distribution is centered around $25,000. The 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is also $25,000, so many awards fall in a narrow band near that amount.

    Does Firedoll Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, for several of its current programs. The data says LOIs are accepted for Immigration and Human Rights, Community Development, The Peace Process in the Middle East, Environmental Conservation, and Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury. One immigrant-rights program area is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.

    Where does Firedoll Foundation give most often?

    California is the main giving state. The data shows 77% of grants go to recipients in CA, and the top state by grant count is also CA. Recent California recipients include cities in the East Bay, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Concord, Richmond, Oakland, Berkeley, and Hayward.

    Are repeat grants common?

    Yes. Several organizations appear in more than one year of the recent-grants list, including East Bay Community Law Center, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, Pangea Legal Services, and Common Counsel Foundation. That suggests Firedoll Foundation often returns to prior grantees rather than making only one-time awards.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Firedoll Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses Mar 31, 2027Award: $10K – $30K

    Community Development and Entrepreneurship

    Community developmentSafety-net servicesReentry programs+2 more

    Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, non-private foundations under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), and fiscally sponsored organizations. Organizations must generally have budgets of at least $150,000. Projects must be located in Alameda or Contra Costa County and have clear, discrete deliverables. Individuals, organizations with budgets below $150,000, start-up or seed funding requests, general support for first-time applicants, education, youth development except aid for emancipated foster youth, media projects, and large-scope long-term initiatives are not funded.

    Deadline: New-applicant LOIs: January 1–March 31, 2027. Returning grantees may submit renewal requests at any time.

    View & apply
    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10K – $30K

    Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    post-acute servicescommunity-based rehabilitationsurvivor participation and integration

    Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally-sponsored groups working on post-acute TBI services. Refer to general Firedoll eligibility (organization budgets generally >= $150,000 unless otherwise noted).

    Deadline: Traumatic Brain Injury LOIs accepted anytime (no fixed deadline). LOI review typically followed by invitation to submit full proposal within ~3 months.

    View & apply
    Opening soonCloses Mar 31, 2027Award: $10K – $30K

    Firedoll Foundation Grantmaking Program (general areas of focus)

    Community DevelopmentImmigration & Human RightsEnvironmental Conservation+1 more

    Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible under the foundation’s eligibility and areas-of-focus guidelines. New applicants may submit LOIs only during the annual solicitation window. Returning grantees may submit renewal requests at any time. If declined, applicants must wait one full year before reapplying.

    Deadline: LOIs accepted January 1 to March 31, 2027 for new applicants; returning grantees may submit renewal requests at any time.

    View & apply
    Opening soonCloses Mar 31, 2027Award: $10K – $30K

    The Peace Process in the Middle East

    Middle East peaceHumanitarian assistanceGrassroots mobilization+2 more

    Who can apply: The foundation primarily funds U.S.-based or U.S.-fiscally sponsored organizations providing relief in Gaza and the West Bank. Eligible applicants generally include 501(c)(3) organizations, non-private foundations under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), and fiscally sponsored organizations. Organizations generally must have budgets of at least $150,000. Projects should have clear, discrete deliverables; individuals, media projects, start-up or seed funding, and large-scope long-term initiatives are not funded.

    Deadline: New-applicant LOIs: January 1–March 31, 2027. Returning grantees may submit renewal requests at any time.

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    Opening soonCloses Mar 31, 2027Award: $10K – $30K

    Community Development Grants

    community development

    Who can apply: Only eligible organizations may submit a Letter of Inquiry. New applicants may submit LOIs only during the first quarter of the year. Returning grantees may submit a renewal request at any time. If declined, applicants must wait one full year before reapplying.

    Deadline: LOIs for new applicants are accepted January 1 to March 31 each year; returning grantees may submit renewal requests at any time.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Social Good FundRichmond, CA$100,0002026Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance Legal Empowerment
    California Collaborative for Immigrant JusticeOakland, CA$50,0002026General Support
    Mathematical Sciences Research InstituteBerkeley, CA$50,0002026Math book distribution & Prize
    East Bay Sanctuary CovenantBerkeley, CA$45,0002026Walk-in Clinic & Afghan Support
    New Isreal FundPhiladelphia, PA$40,0002026Rabbis for Human Rights
    Praxis Peace InstituteSonoma, CA$40,0002026General Operating Support
    Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA$35,0002026General Support
    Trinity Center of Walnut CreekWalnut Creek, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Friends of the RiverSacramento, CA$30,0002026Project Support
    As You SowBerkeley, CA$30,0002026Shareholder Advocacy Program Grant
    American Friends of Combatants for PeaceSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Combatants for Peace in Israel support
    Planned ParenthoodConcord, CA$30,0002026Nor Cal, Support Promotores Program
    Jewish Family & Community Services East BayBerkeley, CA$30,0002026Immigration Legal Services Support
    Institute For Justice & Democracy In HaitiMarshfield, MA$30,0002026Support for Hatians in Haiti & US
    East Bay Community Law CenterBerkeley, CA$30,0002026DDDP General Support + Clean Slate
    Renaissance Entrepreneurship CenterRichmond, CA$30,0002026General Operating Support
    Freedom for ImmigrantsCovina, CA$30,0002026Immigrant Rights
    Institute for Middle East UnderstandingTustin, CA$30,0002026General Grant Support
    Social Justice CollaborativeBerkeley, CA$30,0002026General Support Grant
    Hastings College of LawSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Center Gender & Refugee General Support
    Center for Justice & AccountabilitySan Francisco, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Middle East Children's AllianceBerkeley, CA$30,0002026Good Program in Gaza
    Center For Constitutional RightsNew York, NY$30,0002026General Support
    Public Employees For Environmental ResponsibilitySilver Springs, MD$30,0002026General Support
    Tides Center 1109 Palestine LegalChicago, IL$30,0002026Palestine Legal Support
    Pangea Legal ServicesSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026General Support,Asylee Legal Emp
    San Francisco Bay KeeperOakland, CA$30,0002026Defending Freshwater flows in Delta
    Immigration Institute of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Removal Defense Program
    Alameda County Public Defender's OfficeOakland, CA$30,0002026Immigration Unit Support
    Western Environmental Law CenterEugene, OR$30,0002026North California Legal Advocacy Support
    Center for Food SafetySan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Support CA Food & Agriculture Iitiative
    Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC$30,0002026Program Support
    Endangered Species CoalitionWashington, DC$30,0002026General Support
    Bread ProjectBerkeley, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Loaves & Fishes of Contra CostaSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Wild Earth GuardiansSanta Fe, NM$30,0002026Grant- Rewilding & Keeping Public Lands Public Campaigns
    ACLU Foundation of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Immigrant Rights Support
    Rose FoundationOakland, CA$30,0002026Nor Cal Environmental Grassroots Fund
    Sustainable Economies Law Centeroakland, CA$30,0002026Resilient Communities Legal Cafe program Support
    Oasis Legal ServicesBerkeley, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Immigrant Legal Defense FundOakland, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Legal Services for Children IncSan Francisco, CA$30,0002026Immigrant Youth Project
    Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem FoundationWashington, DC$30,0002026Mobile Outreach Clinic
    Jewish Voice for PeaceBerkeley, CA$30,0002026General Support
    Monument ImpactConcord, CA$27,5002026Day Labor Program support
    Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands CenterAshland, OR$27,5002026KSWC CA Conservation
    Sea Turtle ConservancyGainesville, FL$27,0002026Conservation Program & Scholarship
    Food and Water WatchWashington, DC$25,0002026FWW CA Water Support
    Insight HousingBerkeley, CA$25,0002026Men's and Women's Shelters
    Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and refugesPetaluma, CA$25,0002026General Support

    Social Good Fund

    $100,000
    Richmond, CA2026

    Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance Legal Empowerment

    California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice

    $50,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    General Support

    Mathematical Sciences Research Institute

    $50,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Math book distribution & Prize

    East Bay Sanctuary Covenant

    $45,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Walk-in Clinic & Afghan Support

    New Isreal Fund

    $40,000
    Philadelphia, PA2026

    Rabbis for Human Rights

    Praxis Peace Institute

    $40,000
    Sonoma, CA2026

    General Operating Support

    Common Counsel Foundation

    $35,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    General Support

    Trinity Center of Walnut Creek

    $30,000
    Walnut Creek, CA2026

    General Support

    Friends of the River

    $30,000
    Sacramento, CA2026

    Project Support

    As You Sow

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Shareholder Advocacy Program Grant

    American Friends of Combatants for Peace

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Combatants for Peace in Israel support

    Planned Parenthood

    $30,000
    Concord, CA2026

    Nor Cal, Support Promotores Program

    Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Immigration Legal Services Support

    Institute For Justice & Democracy In Haiti

    $30,000
    Marshfield, MA2026

    Support for Hatians in Haiti & US

    East Bay Community Law Center

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    DDDP General Support + Clean Slate

    Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

    $30,000
    Richmond, CA2026

    General Operating Support

    Freedom for Immigrants

    $30,000
    Covina, CA2026

    Immigrant Rights

    Institute for Middle East Understanding

    $30,000
    Tustin, CA2026

    General Grant Support

    Social Justice Collaborative

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    General Support Grant

    Hastings College of Law

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Center Gender & Refugee General Support

    Center for Justice & Accountability

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    General Support

    Middle East Children's Alliance

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Good Program in Gaza

    Center For Constitutional Rights

    $30,000
    New York, NY2026

    General Support

    Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility

    $30,000
    Silver Springs, MD2026

    General Support

    Tides Center 1109 Palestine Legal

    $30,000
    Chicago, IL2026

    Palestine Legal Support

    Pangea Legal Services

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    General Support,Asylee Legal Emp

    San Francisco Bay Keeper

    $30,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    Defending Freshwater flows in Delta

    Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Removal Defense Program

    Alameda County Public Defender's Office

    $30,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    Immigration Unit Support

    Western Environmental Law Center

    $30,000
    Eugene, OR2026

    North California Legal Advocacy Support

    Center for Food Safety

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Support CA Food & Agriculture Iitiative

    Defenders of Wildlife

    $30,000
    Washington, DC2026

    Program Support

    Endangered Species Coalition

    $30,000
    Washington, DC2026

    General Support

    Bread Project

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    General Support

    Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    General Support

    Wild Earth Guardians

    $30,000
    Santa Fe, NM2026

    Grant- Rewilding & Keeping Public Lands Public Campaigns

    ACLU Foundation of Northern California

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Immigrant Rights Support

    Rose Foundation

    $30,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    Nor Cal Environmental Grassroots Fund

    Sustainable Economies Law Center

    $30,000
    oakland, CA2026

    Resilient Communities Legal Cafe program Support

    Oasis Legal Services

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    General Support

    Immigrant Legal Defense Fund

    $30,000
    Oakland, CA2026

    General Support

    Legal Services for Children Inc

    $30,000
    San Francisco, CA2026

    Immigrant Youth Project

    Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation

    $30,000
    Washington, DC2026

    Mobile Outreach Clinic

    Jewish Voice for Peace

    $30,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    General Support

    Monument Impact

    $27,500
    Concord, CA2026

    Day Labor Program support

    Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center

    $27,500
    Ashland, OR2026

    KSWC CA Conservation

    Sea Turtle Conservancy

    $27,000
    Gainesville, FL2026

    Conservation Program & Scholarship

    Food and Water Watch

    $25,000
    Washington, DC2026

    FWW CA Water Support

    Insight Housing

    $25,000
    Berkeley, CA2026

    Men's and Women's Shelters

    Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and refuges

    $25,000
    Petaluma, CA2026

    General Support