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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-8777443

The Borch Foundation

A private foundation in Saratoga, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 42 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Christopher R Andrea W Borch
14315 Taos Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 395-5585
Form and materials
No specific form
Deadlines
No deadline
Restrictions
Only for charitable purposes

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,404,315

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $10,318,138

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,238,750

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $11,329,810

  • Tax year 2023

    $680,980

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $12,222,290

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,077,460

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $12,966,093

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,301,500

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $17,356,565

  • Tax year 2020

    $164,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $3,276,671

Grants paid in 2025

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Furman UniversityGreenville, SC

    Unrestricted

    $1,304,211
  2. University of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIALos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $927,704
  3. Best FriendsKanab, UT

    Unrestricted

    $45,000
  4. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $17,000
  5. Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood VLG, CO

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  6. Humane SocietyMilpitas, CA

    Unrestricted

    $13,000
  7. Habitat for HumanitySan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  8. Wings of RescueWoodlandhills, CA

    Unrestricted

    $7,000
  9. Monterey Bay AcquariumMonterey, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  10. The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  11. Second HarvestSan Jose, CA

    Unrestricted

    $4,500
  12. Boys and Girls Clubs of SVSan Jose, CA

    Unrestricted

    $4,000
  13. Salvation ArmySan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,850
  14. Chestnut Hill BAChestnut Hill, MA

    Unrestricted

    $3,500
  15. Hope ServicesSan Jose, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  16. LifeMovesSanta Clara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  17. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationWinchester, VA

    Unrestricted

    $3,000
  18. Ghetto Rescue FoundationAnaheim, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  19. San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  20. Southwest YMCASaratoga, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  21. CherishabilityPortland, OR

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  22. West Valley Community ServicesCupertino, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  23. The Animal FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    Unrestricted

    $1,750
  24. Longyear FoundationChestnut Hill, MA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  25. The Nature ConservencyArlington, VA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  26. Keepers of the WildValentine, AZ

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  27. Arden WoodSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  28. Bill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  29. Dave Thomas FoundationDublin, OH

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  30. Family Giving TreeSanta Clara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  31. Cat TownOakland, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  32. Cake for KidsSunnyvale, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  33. Houston SPCAHouston, TX

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  34. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  35. Cedars Camps IncBallwin, MO

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  36. Pets AliveMiddletown, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  37. Christian Science Association of PupilsLa Jolla, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  38. Twelve AcresCampbell, CA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  39. Wish BookSan Jose, CA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  40. Heartland Animal ShelterWheeling, IL

    Unrestricted

    $500
  41. High Ridge House IncBronx, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  42. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $300

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $2,234,41597% of the total
  2. Animals6 grants $27,2501% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation2 grants $16,000<1% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $12,000<1% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $3,000<1% of the total
  6. Jobs and employment1 grant $3,000<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $2,800<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina1 grant $1,304,211
  2. California25 grants $1,019,354
  3. Utah1 grant $45,000
  4. Colorado1 grant $15,000
  5. Massachusetts2 grants $5,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $4,500
  7. Oregon1 grant $2,000
  8. Nevada1 grant $1,750
  9. Arizona1 grant $1,500
  10. Illinois2 grants $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Andrea W BorchCEO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher R BorchCFO Hours 1Pay $0

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