Freda B Runyon Foundation

What they fund

communitychildrenhealththroughdedicateddisabilitiesfoodpeople

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program4 grants · $15,500
• Hands 4 Hope4 grants · $15,000
• Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado4 grants · $13,000
• Assistance League Sierra Foothills4 grants · $12,105
• Seniors First4 grants · $12,000
• Upper Room Dining Hall4 grants · $11,900
• Soil Born Farms3 grants · $9,000
• Project Ride3 grants · $9,000
• The Friendship Circle2 grants · $8,715
• Angel Flight Northeast3 grants · $8,450

Giving over time

Grant history

The 100 largest of 123 grants.

• $6,000

  Epping Firemens Association · Epping, NH · 2023

  The Association, a non-profit organization is dedicated to the support the firefighters and members of the Epping community. Donation toward the purchase of the Holmatro Combi Tool. This piece of equipment will be place… read allThe Association, a non-profit organization is dedicated to the support the firefighters and members of the Epping community. Donation toward the purchase of the Holmatro Combi Tool. This piece of equipment will be placed on the ambulance and help extricate patients in a timely manner. less
• $5,000

  Hands 4 Hope · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2025

  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… read allYouth 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. less
• $5,000

  Hospitality House · Grass Valley, CA · 2023

  Helping homeless people in Nevada County wherever there is the greatest need, including but not limited to shelter, food, street outreach, transportation, case management, and housing resources.

• $5,000

  Aggie House - Uc Davis · Davis, CA · 2022

  A transitional living space for students who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. They provide a safe, sustainable and welcoming space for students to thrive while they stay at Aggie House. Their overall goa… read allA transitional living space for students who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. They provide a safe, sustainable and welcoming space for students to thrive while they stay at Aggie House. Their overall goal is to provide shelter, food, case management and community to students in need. less
• $5,000

  Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program · Sacramento, CA · 2022

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

• $4,825

  The Friendship Circle · West Bloomfield, MI · 2024

  Friendship Circle works with adaptive bike companies from around the world to provide adaptive bikes to children and teens with special needs.

• $4,507

  Friendship Circle · Palo Alto, CA · 2022

  Connor Meekins the Great Bike Giveaway. ET2611 Tandem bike by Freedom Concepts. Friendship Circles Great Bike Giveaway provides an opportunity to win a bike as well as provides a fundraising platform for friends and fam… read allConnor Meekins the Great Bike Giveaway. ET2611 Tandem bike by Freedom Concepts. Friendship Circles Great Bike Giveaway provides an opportunity to win a bike as well as provides a fundraising platform for friends and family members. The Great Bike Giveaway gives a child with special needs the experience, joy and independence of riding a special bike. less
• $4,500

  Etc Youth Lead Scholarship · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  Their mission is brining educational and life-changing outdoor adventures to people with disabilities and under-resourced youth.

• $4,000

  Boys and Girls Club Edc Western Slope · Placerville, CA · 2025

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

• $4,000

  Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program · Sacramento, CA · 2025

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

• $4,000

  Epping Police Benevolent Association · Epping, NH · 2024

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

• $4,000

  Hands 4 Hope · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2024

  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… read allYouth 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. less
• $4,000

  Ability Found · West Valley City, UT · 2022

  Provide people with disabilities with adaptive equipment to become mobile and gain independence. They rebuild, refurbish, alter the needed equipment, deliver, and fit it, and return to the patient's home as often as nee… read allProvide people with disabilities with adaptive equipment to become mobile and gain independence. They rebuild, refurbish, alter the needed equipment, deliver, and fit it, and return to the patient's home as often as needed to ensure goal attainment and healthy results. less
• $4,000

  Goodie Two Shoes · Las Vegas, NV · 2022

  Provides disadvantaged children and children in crisis with new shoes and socks, as well as other items deemed essential for good health and positive development.

• $3,890

  The Friendship Circle · West Bloomfield, MI · 2025

  Friendship Circle works with adaptive bike companies from around the world to provide adaptive bikes to children and teens with special needs.

• $3,700

  Upper Room Dining Hall · Placerville, CA · 2025

  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

• $3,600

  K-9 Armor · San Francisco, CA · 2025

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

• $3,600

  Assistance League Sierra Foothills · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2024

  Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults

• $3,500

  Assistance League Sierra Foothills · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2025

  Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults

• $3,500

  Museum of Science & Curiosity · Sacramento, CA · 2025

  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

  Food Bank of El Dorad County · Cameron Park, CA · 2024

  Serving the community with Food insecurities.

• $3,500

  Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program · Sacramento, CA · 2024

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

• $3,500

  Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado · Shingle Springs, CA · 2023

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

• $3,500

  Stephen J Wampler Foundation · Coronado, CA · 2023

  Camp Wamp is a residential, summer camp in norther California for persons living with physical disabilities. They offer one-week sessions each summer to varying age groups. Their mission is to provide life changing expe… read allCamp Wamp is a residential, summer camp in norther California for persons living with physical disabilities. They offer one-week sessions each summer to varying age groups. Their mission is to provide life changing experiences to children with physical disabilities. less
• $3,500

  Plumas Ski Club · Quincy, CA · 2022

  Purpose is to promote community skiing activities through historical reenactments of 1860s era ski racing in the Lost Sierra.

• $3,500

  Project Ride · Elk Grove, CA · 2022

  Serves over 600 Central Valley students with disabilities using certified therapeutic riding instructors, volunteers & gentle horses.

• $3,500

  Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado · Shingle Springs, CA · 2022

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

• $3,450

  Angel Flight Northeast · North Andover, MA · 2024

  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.

• $3,400

  Food Bank of El Dorad County · Cameron Park, CA · 2025

  Serving the community with Food insecurities.

• $3,200

  Caties Closet · Dracut, MA · 2025

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

• $3,000

  Angel Flight Northeast · North Andover, MA · 2025

  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

  Seniors First · Rocklin, CA · 2025

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

• $3,000

  Soil Born Farms · Rancho Cordova, CA · 2025

  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 wor… read allTheir 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. less
• $3,000

  Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado · Shingle Springs, CA · 2025

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

• $3,000

  Ability Found · West Valley City, UT · 2024

  Provide people with disabilities with adaptive equipment to become mobile and gain independence. They rebuild, refurbish, alter the needed equipment, deliver, and fit it, and return to the patient's home as often as nee… read allProvide people with disabilities with adaptive equipment to become mobile and gain independence. They rebuild, refurbish, alter the needed equipment, deliver, and fit it, and return to the patient's home as often as needed to ensure goal attainment and healthy results. less
• $3,000

  Jonnie & Friends Reach for the Stars · Sacramento, CA · 2024

  Fundraising effort to restore Universal playground in Sacramentos Southside Park. Replacing worn equipment with fun, all inclusive play structures. Accessible playground equipment for all to enjoy, learn, play on and ma… read allFundraising effort to restore Universal playground in Sacramentos Southside Park. Replacing worn equipment with fun, all inclusive play structures. Accessible playground equipment for all to enjoy, learn, play on and make new friends. less
• $3,000

  Project Ride · Elk Grove, CA · 2024

  Serves over 600 Central Valley students with disabilities using certified therapeutic riding instructors, volunteers & gentle horses.

• $3,000

  Seniors First · Rocklin, CA · 2024

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

• $3,000

  Soil Born Farms · Rancho Cordova, CA · 2024

  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 wor… read allTheir 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. less
• $3,000

  Special Olympics of Norcalel Dorado · Shingle Springs, CA · 2024

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

• $3,000

  Stephen J Wampler Foundation · Coronado, CA · 2024

  Camp Wamp is a residential, summer camp in northern California for persons living with physical disabilities. They offer one-week sessions each summer to varying age groups. Their mission is to provide life changing exp… read allCamp Wamp is a residential, summer camp in northern California for persons living with physical disabilities. They offer one-week sessions each summer to varying age groups. Their mission is to provide life changing experiences to children with physical disabilities. less
• $3,000

  Upper Room Dining Hall · Placerville, CA · 2024

  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

• $3,000

  Hands 4 Hope · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2023

  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… read allYouth 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. less
• $3,000

  Hero Pups · Stratham, NH · 2023

  Provides support dogs to veterans and first responders in New England diagnosed with service-related psychological challenges.

• $3,000

  Loaves & Fishes Mustard Seed Program · Sacramento, CA · 2023

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

• $3,000

  Seniors First · Rocklin, CA · 2023

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

• $3,000

  Soil Born Farms · Rancho Cordova, CA · 2023

  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 wor… read allTheir 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. less
• $3,000

  Upper Room Dining Hall · Placerville, CA · 2023

  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

• $3,000

  California Careforce · Roseville, CA · 2022

  Promoting the health and well-being of those in need through volunteer supported, no-cost healthcare clinics throughout California.

• $3,000

  Gilmore Hero Foundation · Shingle Springs, CA · 2022

  Supporting veterans, active-duty military and first responders in El Dorado County.

• $3,000

  Hands 4 Hope · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2022

  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… read allYouth 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. less
• $3,000

  Seniors First · Rocklin, CA · 2022

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

• $2,857

  Fishing for the Mission · Buzzards Bay, MA · 2025

  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 t… read allProviding 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. less
• $2,800

  Food Literacy Center · Sacramento, CA · 2025

  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

  Sweet Dreams Foundation · Folsom, CA · 2023

  Gifting medically fragile babies and children with their own escape from the world with a bedroom uniquely created just for them with Dream Bedroom and RooBaby programs.

• $2,630

  Sos Outreach Salt Lake Tahoe · South Lake Tahoe, CA · 2022

  Building character and leadership in underserved kids through mentoring outdoors

• $2,575

  Firefighters Burn Institute · Sacramento, CA · 2025

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

• $2,575

  Tahoe Food Hub · Truckee, CA · 2025

  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 f… read allFood 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. less
• $2,575

  Twin Lakes Food Bank · Folsom, CA · 2024

  Helping the feed the community with food insecurities.

• $2,510

  Food Literacy Center · Sacramento, CA · 2024

  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.

• $2,505

  Assistance League Sierra Foothills · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2023

  Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults

• $2,500

  Arc Wakamatsu Farm · Coloma, CA · 2025

  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

  K9 Benjamin Foundation · Epping, NH · 2025

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

• $2,500

  Sierra Wildlife Rescue · Placerville, CA · 2025

  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

  Arc Wakamatsu Farm · Coloma, CA · 2024

  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

  California Careforce · Roseville, CA · 2024

  Promoting the health and well-being of those in need through volunteer supported, no-cost healthcare clinics throughout California.

• $2,500

  Caties Closet · Dracut, MA · 2024

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

• $2,500

  Christmas Around Town Powerhouse · Folsom, CA · 2024

  An opportunity for low income individuals and families to enjoy a Christmas service and a shopping experience to pick out gifts for their loved ones.

• $2,500

  California Careforce · Roseville, CA · 2023

  Promoting the health and well-being of those in need through volunteer supported, no-cost healthcare clinics throughout California.

• $2,500

  Caties Closet · Dracut, MA · 2023

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

• $2,500

  Christmas Around Town Powerhouse · Folsom, CA · 2023

  An opportunity for low income individuals and families to enjoy a Christmas service and a shopping experience to pick out gifts for their loved ones.

• $2,500

  No Time To Waste · San Jose, CA · 2023

  Charitable organization whose mission is to provide donated surplus food and essential goods to those in need. They recover surplus food from local businesses and deliver the good to charitable outreach partners who ser… read allCharitable organization whose mission is to provide donated surplus food and essential goods to those in need. They recover surplus food from local businesses and deliver the good to charitable outreach partners who serve the homeless, at-risk communities, seniors, disabled, veterans and children. less
• $2,500

  Project Ride · Elk Grove, CA · 2023

  Serves over 600 Central Valley students with disabilities using certified therapeutic riding instructors, volunteers & gentle horses.

• $2,500

  Assistance League Sierra Foothills · El Dorado Hills, CA · 2022

  Serving the needs of underprivileged children and adults

• $2,500

  Food Bank of El Dorado County · Cameron Park, CA · 2022

  Providing food relief for feeding the at-risk population.

• $2,500

  Safe-D of El Dorado County · Shingle Springs, CA · 2022

  Providing safety accommodations for Elders and the Disabled in their own homes.

• $2,300

  Interfaith Food Bank · Jackson, CA · 2022

  Supporting hunger relief in Amador County.

• $2,200

  Upper Room Dining Hall · Placerville, CA · 2022

  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

• $2,045

  Guitars for Vets · Kenosha, WI · 2022

  Guitars for Vets mission is to put the healing power of music in the hands of our heroes. Through the teamwork and camaraderie of Guitars for Vets, they can join a community where they learn to play guitar and find sola… read allGuitars for Vets mission is to put the healing power of music in the hands of our heroes. Through the teamwork and camaraderie of Guitars for Vets, they can join a community where they learn to play guitar and find solace in the songs they love as well as the songs they have yet to write. less
• $2,041

  Fishing for the Mission · Buzzards Bay, MA · 2024

  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 t… read allProviding 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. less
• $2,000

  Afsp Greater Sacramento Chapter · New York, NY · 2025

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

• $2,000

  Best Buddiesmontgomery Hs Chapter · Santa Rosa, CA · 2025

  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 buddie… read allFocused 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. less
• $2,000

  No Time To Waste · San Jose, CA · 2025

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

• $2,000

  Sierra Wildlife Rescue · Placerville, CA · 2024

  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.

• $2,000

  Angel Flight Northeast · North Andover, MA · 2023

  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.

• $2,000

  Sierra Wildlife Rescue · Placerville, CA · 2023

  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.

• $2,000

  The Gathering Inn · Roseville, CA · 2023

  Meeting people where they are, inspiring hope, and walking alongside them on their journey to sustainable housing.

• $2,000

  Arc Wakamatsu Farm · Coloma, CA · 2022

  272 acre property is the landmark site of the Wakamatsu Tea and silk Farm Colony. The first Japanese immigrant group settled and planted their roots at Wakamatsu Farm on June 8th 1869. ARC Wakamatsu Farm needed funding … read all272 acre property is the landmark site of the Wakamatsu Tea and silk Farm Colony. The first Japanese immigrant group settled and planted their roots at Wakamatsu Farm on June 8th 1869. ARC Wakamatsu Farm needed funding for a remote interpretive series. This series is for remote educational tools to substitute and supplement for live field trips and docent training at Wakamatsu Farm. less
• $2,000

  College of the Siskiyous Foundation · Weed, CA · 2022

  Donation to the Mike Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund. To help students enrolled in the College of the Siskiyous Fire Technology Program.

• $1,900

  K-9 Armor · San Francisco, CA · 2023

  The only Non-Profit Public Benefit Charity dedicated to bulletproof vests for California police dogs.

• $1,875

  Ag in the Classroom · Placerville, CA · 2022

  Fields of learning program pairs a school with a local farm to enhance students education through hands-on agricultural experiences.

• $1,800

  The Forgotten Soldier Project · Auburn, CA · 2025

  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

  Afsp Greater Sacramento Chapter · New York, NY · 2024

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

• $1,800

  El Dorado County Veterans Alliance · Shingle Springs, CA · 2024

  Assisting veterans and their families with aid.

• $1,800

  Foundation for Women Warriors · Vista, CA · 2024

  Non-Profit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering the women veteran community.

• $1,751

  Ryans Case for Smiles · Chesterbrook, PA · 2024

  Children receiving treatment for life-changing illnesses and injuries receive the comfort of a whimsical pillowcase while their caregivers receive access to resources to help their entire family to cope emotionally.

• $1,700

  Foundation for Women Warriors · Vista, CA · 2023

  Non-Profit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering the women veteran community.

• $1,700

  K-9 Armor · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  The only Non-Profit Public Benefit Charity dedicated to bulletproof vests for California police dogs.

• $1,675

  Twin Lakes Food Bank · Folsom, CA · 2025

  Helping the feed the community with food insecurities.

• $1,600

  Sierra Wildlife Rescue · Placerville, CA · 2022

  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.

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