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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$7,523,675
- Grants listed
- 173
- Assets, end of year
- $109,508,317
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Tax year 2023
$7,336,150
- Grants listed
- 173
- Assets, end of year
- $104,441,761
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Tax year 2022
$7,861,028
- Grants listed
- 192
- Assets, end of year
- $97,905,568
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Tax year 2021
$7,070,290
- Grants listed
- 181
- Assets, end of year
- $120,069,342
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Tax year 2020
$7,442,240
- Grants listed
- 189
- Assets, end of year
- $108,835,060
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Tax year 2019
$6,689,150
- Grants listed
- 189
- Assets, end of year
- $105,620,433
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Tax year 2018
$6,884,051
- Grants listed
- 171
- Assets, end of year
- $93,787,314
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Teen EsteemDanville, CA
General operating support
$200,000 -
Friends of the Children - PortlandPortland, OR
Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors
$150,000 -
Friends of the Children - SF Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$150,000 -
Teach for AmericaNew York, NY
Finds, develops, and supports equity-oriented leaders-individually and in teams-so they can transform education and expand opportunity with children, starting in the classroom
$150,000 -
College TrackOakland, CA
General operating support
$125,000 -
Lighthouse Community Charter SchoolOakland, CA
To transform the landscape of education for historically underserved students in oakland.
$120,000 -
Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA
Think college now science program
$115,000 -
Fresh Lifelines for YouthSan Jose, CA
General operating support
$100,000 -
Reading PartnersOakland, CA
To help children become lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results.
$100,000 -
Safe and Sound (fka San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center)San Francisco, CA
General operating support
$100,000 -
Summer Search Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
To help students create bright futures where they thrive academically, financially, career-wise, and within their relationships
$100,000 -
The Athenian SchoolDanville, CA
The athenian school, quest scholar
$99,340 -
Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito, CA
General operating support
$90,000 -
New LeadersNew York, NY
General operating support
$85,000 -
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolE Palo Alto, CA
Scholarship program
$84,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma CountyOakland, CA
General operating support
$75,000 -
Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA
College access and readiness
$75,000 -
Bridge MeadowsPortland, OR
To provide affordable apartments to seniors, foster youth, and their families.
$75,000 -
College Is Real IncDanville, CA
College is real, inc. Expansion
$75,000 -
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay AreaDanville, CA
Education programs
$75,000 -
Northwest AcademyPortland, OR
Northwest academy scholarship fund
$75,000 -
Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PA
General operating support
$75,000 -
Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA
College access support
$70,000 -
Ace Charter SchoolSan Jose, CA
College readiness program for first-generation students
$67,675 -
Big Sky Youth EmpowermentBozeman, MT
Adventure based group mentoring program
$65,000 -
I Can Do That Theatre CompanyDanville, CA
General operating support
$65,000 -
School of ImaginationDublin, CA
General operating support
$65,000 -
Asante Africa FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Sustaining, scaling and skill-building for girl-led clubs
$62,480 -
Covenant House CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
Youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness
$60,000 -
First GraduateSan Francisco, CA
College access and success
$60,000 -
Playworks Northern CaliforniaOakland, CA
To improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
$60,000 -
Shelter IncConcord, CA
Mountain view emergency family shelter
$60,000 -
The Mindful ProjectRichmond, CA
Mindfulness and yoga in bay area schools
$60,000 -
Urban InitiativesChicago, IL
Work to play
$60,000 -
We Care Services for ChildrenConcord, CA
To help young children and their families reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.
$60,000 -
Cristo Rey San JoseSan Jose, CA
Wholeness program
$56,000 -
The Field MuseumChicago, IL
General operating support
$55,000 -
Safe PassagesOakland, CA
To strengthen the safety net for poor people and level the playing field for marginalized students, families, and communities in alameda county.
$52,500 -
De Marillac AcademySan Francisco, CA
Student scholarship
$51,000 -
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA
Careers in science program
$50,000 -
Casa Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma CountyKenwood, CA
Casa of sonoma county successful futures program
$50,000 -
Casa of Contra Costa CountyConcord, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Casa of San Mateo CountyRedwood City, CA
To ensure that all abused and neglected children under the protection of the court have a consistent, caring adult who speaks on their behalf and helps them reach their full potential.
$50,000 -
Center for Early Intervention on DeafnessBerkeley, CA
Summer program at the center for early intervention on deafness (ceid)
$50,000 -
Challenge DayOakley, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Chapter 510 InkOakland, CA
Writers' rooms at westlake middle and metwest high schools
$50,000 -
Children's CenterOregon City, OR
General operating support
$50,000 -
CollegespringWalnut Creek, CA
Providing sat and act test preparation in the bay area
$50,000 -
De La Salle North Catholic High SchoolPortland, OR
General operating support
$50,000 -
Discovery Counseling CenterDanville, CA
Provide mental health services to the community and south county schools
$50,000 -
Elevate OregonPortland, OR
Serving youth in marginalized communities
$50,000 -
Friends of the Children - Lane County OregonOakland, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Global GlimpseOakland, CA
Global glimpse kennedy high and summit k2 program
$50,000 -
Guitars Over Guns OrganizationMiami, FL
General operating support
$50,000 -
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream FoundationDanville, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, IL
Zoo explorers
$50,000 -
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
NaturebridgeSausalito, CA
To connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet.
$50,000 -
Oakland PromiseOakland, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
OnegoalChicago, IL
Strengthening college access & success for low-income students of color in the bay area
$50,000 -
Peer ForwardWashington, DC
General operating support
$50,000 -
St Mary's AcademyPortland, OR
Quest scholarship grant for tuition assistance
$50,000 -
Tandem Partners in Early LearningSan Francisco, CA
Tandems early learning programs in alameda and contra costa counties
$50,000 -
Urban Prep AcademiesChicago, IL
General operating support
$50,000 -
WorldreaderSeattle, WA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Yes Nature to NeighborhoodsRichmond, CA
To nurture leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community
$50,000 -
Global Village ProjectDecatur, GA
Steam education and removes the barriers to refugee girls' learning
$45,000 -
Pathlight InternationalPleasanton, CA
To empower children in belize to receive a quality education, break free from poverty, and reach their god-given potential
$45,000 -
America Scores Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$40,000 -
Big Brother Big Sister Bay AreaSouth Richmond, CA
General operating support
$40,000 -
Cantare Con VivoSanta Rosa, CA
Cantare youth choirs
$40,000 -
Children's Home AidChicago, IL
We advance the well-being ofchildrenby investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality.
$40,000 -
GirlventuresSan Francisco, CA
Empower adolescent girls to develop and express their strengths
$40,000 -
Michelle Obama Elementary (fka Wilson)Richmond, CA
General operating support
$40,000 -
New Day for ChildrenAlamo, CA
To provide tangible hope and help to american families of sex trafficked children.
$40,000 -
Parenting NowEugene, OR
General operating support
$40,000 -
Relief Nursery IncEugene, OR
Therapeutic early childhood program, special education
$40,000 -
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA
To inspire the innovator in everyone
$40,000 -
Upward RootsOakland, CA
To equip youth to be leaders and changemakers through youth-led, youth-driven community service
$40,000 -
Berkeley Music GroupBerkeley, CA
To present a vibrant and diverse range of live performances, which advance the appreciation of music
$35,000 -
BuildRedwood City, CA
Building paths to college success
$35,000 -
Family Support ServicesOakland, CA
Kinship support services program
$35,000 -
Grateful GatheringsBerkeley, CA
General operating support
$35,000 -
Hope Center for KidsOmaha, NE
Faithfully inspiring hope in the lives of youth & children through education, employability, collaboration & faith.
$35,000 -
Hope Center of Eagle River ValleyEagle, CO
To support mental health
$35,000 -
Team Inc Tech Exposure & Access Through MentoringOakland, CA
General operating support
$35,000 -
The Bay Area Urban NetworkOakland, CA
General operating support
$35,000 -
UC Berkeley Haas School Boost ProgramBerkeley, CA
General support
$35,000 -
Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CA
Enhanced personalized instruction
$33,375 -
San Leandro Boys & Girls ClubsNew York, NY
General operating support
$33,000 -
Rancho CieloSalinas, CA
General operating support
$32,500 -
Kids' CountryChicago, IL
To support a child's natural curiosity and love of learning in a safe and inspired environment where they can discover their passions and achieve great things.
$31,382 -
Bay Area Women's Sports InitiativeSan Jose, CA
Bawsi programs in santa clara county
$30,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP)Menlo Park, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
Dovetail LearningForestville, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
Fit Kids FoundationMenlo Park, CA
Fit kids program funding
$30,000 -
Grief's Journey fka Ted E Bear HollowOmaha, NE
General operating support
$30,000 -
If Given A ChanceNapa, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
Leap Therapeutic Wilderness AdventuresPortland, OR
Youth wilderness programs
$30,000 -
McCallum TheatrePalm Desert, CA
To educate, entertain, and enrich the coachella valley community through performing arts
$30,000 -
Natural HighLa Jolla, CA
One to one tutoring
$30,000 -
Oakland Lacrosse ClubOakland, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
Positive Coaching Alliance (fka Coaching Corps)New York, NY
General operating support
$30,000 -
San Francisco Jazz OrganizationSan Francisco, CA
To develop the audience for jazz in the san francisco bay area and beyond
$30,000 -
The Nephrotic Syndrome FoundationAlamo, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
The Pinkney Foundation (fka Ace Kids Golf)Oakland, CA
To provide underprivileged children with the opportunity to experience the joy of golf
$30,000 -
The Ruth Bancroft GardenWalnut Creek, CA
General operating support
$30,000 -
The Teaching WellOakland, CA
Empowers time-crunched teachers to prioritize and nourish themselves so that they can be resilient both inside and outside of the classroom.
$30,000 -
UaspireBoston, MA
General operating support
$30,000 -
West County Mandarin SchoolPinole, CA
To equity and have high standards for the growth and success of all students
$30,000 -
Mt Diablo Unified School DistrictConcord, CA
General operating support
$28,000 -
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation (social Good Fund)Alamo, CA
General operating support
$28,000 -
Community Arts FoundationWalnut Creek, CA
Community participation in visual and performing arts
$26,500 -
Alameda Boys & Girls ClubPortland, OR
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circimstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
$25,000 -
Aspire Education ProjectOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Assistance League of Diablo ValleyWalnut Creek, CA
Dedicated to improving lives in our community through hands-on programs.
$25,000 -
Assistance League of EuguneEugene, OR
General operating support
$25,000 -
Assistance League of OmahaOmaha, NE
To transform the lives of children and adults through community programs.
$25,000 -
Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CA
To help homeless and at-risk families become stably housed, emotionally and physically healthy, and economically self-sufficient
$25,000 -
Completely KidsOmaha, NE
General operating support
$25,000 -
Genesys Works - Bay AreaOakland, CA
Supporting college & career success for underserved bay area youth
$25,000 -
Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian CenterPetaluma, CA
Youth scholarship funding
$25,000 -
Girls Inc of Alameda CountyOakland, CA
Eureka! Teen achievement program (eureka!)
$25,000 -
Horizons at San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
JumpstartBoston, MA
Jumpstart northern california
$25,000 -
Kid Scoop NewsSonoma, CA
To give every child in the bay area something he or she really, really wants to read, because the more kids read, the more they will succeed.
$25,000 -
Lane Thomas FoundationElkhorn, NE
Supporting families of children needing life-saving transplants
$25,000 -
Making Waves FoundationRichmond, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Oakland Children's Fairyland IncOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
ParentchildOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Partners Fore Golf IncPleasanton, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Peninsula BridgeSan Mateo, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Point Blue Conservation SciencePetaluma, CA
Students and teachers restoring a watershed (straw)
$25,000 -
Redwood City Education FoundationOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Richmond Promise IncRichmond, CA
Richmond promise near peer ambassador program
$25,000 -
Safehome IncOverland Park, KS
Free from domestic violence
$25,000 -
Saint Ignatius College PreparatorySan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Santa Barbara Education FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Seraphic FireMiami, FL
Professional vocal emsamble in the us
$25,000 -
Shine Together (fka Teen Success Inc)Milpitas, CA
Builds pathways to prosperity for two generations
$25,000 -
The Hidden Genius ProjectOakland, CA
Trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities.
$25,000 -
The Original Scraper Bike Team IncOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
The Practice SpaceEl Cerrito, CA
To build confidence and community through communication skill development to advance inclusion, develop empathy, and elevate underrepresented voices.
$25,000 -
Wheel to Walk FoundationPortland, OR
General operating support
$25,000 -
Rhythmix Cultural WorksAlameda, CA
Performance art & learning 2022
$23,363 -
ChildhavenSeattle, WA
General operating support
$21,950 -
Diablo BalletWalnut Creek, CA
Diablo ballet's peek and peek extension programs
$20,000 -
Environmental Traveling CompanionsSan Francisco, CA
Etc boundless adventures for youth
$20,000 -
Mercy HousingDenver, CO
Grace apartments out of school time program
$20,000 -
Montalvin Manor Elementary SchoolSan Pablo, CA
To provide a stimulating learning environment
$20,000 -
Monterey Jazz FestivalMonterey, CA
To inspire the discovery and celebration of jazz, anchored by an iconic festival.
$20,000 -
No Limits FoundationWales, ME
General operating support
$20,000 -
Philanthropic Ventures FoundationBerkeley, CA
General operating support
$20,000 -
Regents of the University of Californiacal PerformancesBerkeley, CA
General operating support
$20,000 -
The Art of Yoga ProjectPalo Alto, CA
Regulate traumatized individuals' nervous systems and bring them baack into balance through the neurosequential mondel of therapeutics
$20,000 -
Tutoring ChicagoDanville, CA
One to one tutoring
$20,000 -
Writercoach ConnectionOakland, CA
To connect trained, caring volunteer coaches with middle and high school students to engage, encourage and inspire them to think more critically and write more skillfully
$18,000 -
Partnership 4 KidsOmaha, NE
To provide innovative and effective comprehensive health education to teens to prepare them for life's challenges.
$17,000 -
Bay Area Teacher Training InstituteOakland, CA
General operating support
$15,000 -
Leap Arts in EducationEugene, OR
Artist-in-residence program
$15,000 -
Luna Kids Dance IncSan Francisco, CA
To bring creativity, equity and community to every child's life through the art of dance
$15,000 -
Mentor Tutor ConnectionMountain View, CA
To be a good listener, a source of support and encouragement, and a caring guide who inspires hope for a bright future.
$15,000 -
Oakland Literacy CoalitionOakland, CA
General operating support
$15,000 -
OmenaProvidence, RI
Social emotional learning to break the cycle of emotional abuse
$15,000 -
Saint Elizabeth Elementary SchoolOakland, CA
General operating support
$15,000 -
Ising Silcon ValleyPalo Alto, CA
To provide young women with exemplary choral music education that will foster artistry, leadership, and community in a creative and supportive environment.
$12,500 -
Girls on the Run of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$12,130 -
Healthy MovesEugene, OR
General operating support
$10,000 -
Lend A Hand Foundation Inc of Northern CaliforniaOakland, CA
General operating support
$10,000 -
The Prentice SchoolSanta Ana, CA
Need-based scholarship for transformation
$10,000 -
Alamedca Education FoundationAlameda, CA
General operating support
$8,480 -
West Contra Costa Public Education FundChicago, IL
General operating support
$4,500
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Aim High for High SchoolBoston, MA
Narrowing the achievement and opportunity gaps in the east bay
$100,000 -
There with Care of the Bay AreaRedwood City, CA
Staffing for san francisco expansion
$70,000 -
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA
Careers in science program
$50,000 -
Children's CenterOregon City, OR
General operating support
$50,000 -
El Sistema UsasalinasSalinas, CA
Committed to social change in our youth and communities through the inspiration, discipline, and performance of orchestral music.
$50,000 -
Rocketship EducationRedwood City, CA
General operating support
$50,000 -
Serendipity CenterPortland, OR
To provide the best environment for our students to heal and become educated, productive community members.
$50,000 -
Special Olympics Northern California and NevadaPleasant Hill, CA
Help transform a northern california athlete's life with a gift to special olympics
$50,000 -
Juma VenturesSan Francisco, CA
To break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education and financial capability for youth across america.
$40,000 -
San Francisco CasaSan Francisco, CA
Core advocacy program for youth in foster care
$40,000 -
Street Soccer USABrooklyn, NY
Building street leagues across the country focused on social impact
$40,000 -
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA
To inspire the innovator in everyone
$40,000 -
Vida Verde Nature EducationSan Gregorio, CA
Multi-day outdoor education experiences for low-income oakland and bay area youth
$40,000 -
Rhythmix Cultural WorksAlameda, CA
Performance art & learning 2022
$37,500 -
MatriculateLivermore, CA
To empower high-achieving, low-income high school students to make the leap to our best colleges and universities
$35,000 -
New Door VenturesSan Francisco, CA
Prepare opportunity youth for work and life, by providing the jobs, training, education, and support they need to discover and achieve their potential
$35,000 -
UC Berkeley Haas School Boost ProgramBerkeley, CA
General support
$35,000 -
Waterside WorkshopsBerkeley, CA
To engage youth and the community through hands-on learning in bicycle mechanics, wooden boatbuilding, and outdoor education
$30,000 -
West County Mandarin SchoolPinole, CA
To equity and have high standards for the growth and success of all students
$30,000 -
Cristo Rey de La Salle East Bay High School St Elizabeth CampusAlameda, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
East Bay Children's Law OfficesOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Girls Inc of Alameda CountyOakland, CA
Eureka! Teen achievement program (eureka!)
$25,000 -
Oakland Children's Fairyland IncOakland, CA
General operating support
$25,000 -
Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA
Think college now science program
$25,000 -
Open Meadow Alternative SchoolsPortland, OR
General operating support
$25,000 -
Reflections FoundationChicago, IL
To provide mentoring programs forgirls ages 7-17 that gives them the opportunity of learning vital life skill ofeffective communication.
$25,000 -
San Francisco Education FundSan Francisco, CA
Technology-enabled reading intervention in san francisco
$25,000 -
St Francis Center of Redwood CityRedwood City, CA
Making a great space even better
$25,000 -
Oakland Goes OutdoorsOakland, CA
General operating support
$23,400 -
Diablo BalletWalnut Creek, CA
Diablo ballet's peek and peek extension programs
$20,000 -
Golden Gate National Parks ConservancySan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$20,000 -
Mentor Californiacommunity InitiativesOakland, CA
General operating support
$20,000 -
SupplybankorgOakland, CA
To efficiently address the unmet material needs of homeless and other impoverished children, and adults working towards self-sufficiency.
$20,000 -
West Contra Costa Public Education FundChicago, IL
General operating support
$10,500 -
Girls on the Run of the Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA
General operating support
$10,166 -
Camp Common Ground (social Good Fund)Redwood City, CA
General operating support
$10,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education35 grants $1,908,05039% of the total
- Human services18 grants $800,00016% of the total
- Youth development15 grants $789,50016% of the total
- Arts and culture12 grants $474,86310% of the total
- Crime and legal aid4 grants $192,5004% of the total
- Health5 grants $170,0003% of the total
- 7 other causes17 grants $572,13012% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California127 grants $5,700,843
- Oregon15 grants $710,000
- Illinois8 grants $340,882
- Nebraska6 grants $157,000
- Florida2 grants $75,000
- Pennsylvania1 grant $75,000
- Washington2 grants $71,950
- Montana1 grant $65,000
- New York2 grants $63,000
- Colorado2 grants $55,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Derek JernstedtEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO & DIRECTOR Hours 32Pay $182,924
- Dorothy JernstedtPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
- Jennifer JernstedtSECRETARY, AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR & DIR Hours 2Pay $0
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