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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$20,234,833
- Grants listed
- 38
- Assets, end of year
- $254,200,286
-
Tax year 2023
$22,373,600
- Grants listed
- 29
- Assets, end of year
- $243,311,563
-
Tax year 2022
$21,102,380
- Grants listed
- 38
- Assets, end of year
- $244,349,364
-
Tax year 2021
$17,094,706
- Grants listed
- 35
- Assets, end of year
- $259,082,180
-
Tax year 2020
$12,111,345
- Grants listed
- 47
- Assets, end of year
- $230,675,563
-
Tax year 2019
$16,634,507
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $240,486,978
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA
General charitable purpose
$12,000,000 -
ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CA
To support the stability and revitalization fund
$1,000,000 -
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL
Us leaders program
$1,000,000 -
African Parks Foundation of AmericaWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Global Impact (co-Develop Fund)Washington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Agastya USASan Jose, CA
In support of general operations
$555,000 -
Iit Madras FoundationCupertino, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA
To support the sea otter rescue and rehabilitation program
$500,000 -
Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$350,000 -
Atree USABelmont, MA
In support of general operations
$333,333 -
Magic Bus USAHouston, TX
In support of general operations
$300,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
In support of general operations
$285,000 -
Makerghat USADecatur, GA
In support of general operations
$281,500 -
College TrackOakland, CA
In support of general operations
$250,000 -
Institute for Financial Management and ResearchChennai, India
In support of general operations
$200,000 -
India Community CenterMilpitas, CA
In support of general opertaions
$100,000 -
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA
In support of general operations
$100,000 -
Asian Art Museum FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Fund-a-need platform
$50,000 -
GO2 for Lung CancerWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$50,000 -
Pratham USAHouston, TX
In support of general operations
$50,000 -
AnitaborgSacramento, CA
In support of general operations
$40,000 -
PropublicaNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$25,000 -
San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA
General operating support fund
$25,000 -
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
In support of general operations
$25,000 -
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CA
In support of general operations
$25,000 -
IndiasporaSan Francisco, CA
Founders circle
$25,000 -
Kukio Hoomana FundKailua Kona, HI
In support of general operations
$25,000 -
Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$20,000 -
La CocinaSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$20,000 -
Foundation for ExcellenceSunnyvale, CA
In support of general operations
$20,000 -
Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CA
In support of general operations
$15,000 -
The Marshall ProjectNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$10,000 -
18 ReasonsSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$10,000 -
Puente de la Costa SurPescadero, CA
To support puente's 2024 end of year campaign
$10,000 -
MaitriSanta Clara, CA
In support of general operations
$10,000 -
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CA
In support of seva special events
$10,000 -
ACLU Foundation of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$10,000 -
ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CA
In support of wonder funday
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $12,630,00070% of the total
- Arts and culture5 grants $2,065,00011% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $1,000,0006% of the total
- Education5 grants $861,5005% of the total
- International aid4 grants $760,0004% of the total
- Human services4 grants $550,0003% of the total
- 4 other causes5 grants $110,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Pennsylvania1 grant $12,000,000
- California24 grants $3,560,000
- District of Columbia3 grants $2,350,000
- Illinois1 grant $1,000,000
- Texas2 grants $350,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $333,333
- Georgia1 grant $281,500
- Virginia1 grant $100,000
- New York2 grants $35,000
- Hawaii1 grant $25,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Kavitark R ShriramPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Vidjealatchoumy ShriramTREASURER/SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
The return
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