How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Shannon E Hunt-Scott and James Kevi
540 Cowper Street Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 618-6388
- Form and materials
- N/A
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Restrictions
- N/A
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,722,380
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $6,133,096
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Tax year 2023
$1,810,000
- Grants listed
- 19
- Assets, end of year
- $52,082
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Tax year 2022
$1,686,800
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $10,216
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Tax year 2021
$1,226,265
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $60,858
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Tax year 2020
$1,068,145
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $31,300
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Tax year 2019
$1,287,725
- Grants listed
- 25
- Assets, end of year
- $27,571
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Tax year 2018
$1,060,823
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $75,066
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Hillbrook SchoolLos Gatos, CA
To support the organization's mission to provide primary school education.
$863,880 -
Human Rights WatchNew York, NY
To support the organization's mission to raise awareness of human rights violations, and promote justice.
$161,000 -
Ace Charter SchoolsSan Jose, CA
To support the organization's mission to educate struggling students and provide them with the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond.
$150,000 -
Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DC
To support the organization's mission to monitor and correct journalistic misinformation.
$100,000 -
Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CA
To support the organization's mission to provide information and the means to make informed decisions in regards to planning a family.
$50,000 -
Share Our StrengthWashington, DC
To support the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty in the u.s. And abroad.
$50,000 -
The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC
To support the organization's mission to report on progressive political news and issues.
$50,000 -
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA
To support the organization's mission to inspire everyone to become in an innovator.
$50,000 -
Peninsula BridgePalo Alto, CA
To support the organization's mission to support and provide education to prepare underprivileged students for higher education.
$35,000 -
Science Is ElementaryMountain View, CA
To support the organization's mission to improve and increase access to science education for all through teaching students, training teachers and engaging the scientific community.
$35,000 -
Whitman Walker FoundationWashington, DC
To support the organization's mission to ensure everyone can live healthy lives and love openly, providing inclusive, respectful healthcare and services to the LGBTQ+ communities, people with HIV, and other marginalized groups.
$35,000 -
Voto LatinoWashington, DC
To support the organization's mission to provide programs that engage, educate, and empower latinos, and build a stronger and more inclusive democracy.
$25,000 -
The 19thAustin, TX
To support the organization's mission to provide information and resources to women and LGBTQ+ people to ensure they can participate fully and equally in democracy.
$25,000 -
Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CA
To support the organization's mission to promote creative artists who use media, storytelling, art, and technology to drive positive change and address critical issues.
$25,000 -
Groundswell NetworkBrooklyn, NY
To support the organization's mission to identify, strengthen and scale the nation's best alternative schools and programs for underserved students.
$25,000 -
Campaign for Southern EqualityAsheville, NC
To support the organization's mission to build a south where LGBTQ+ people have full legal and lived equality in every part of life, ensuring their rights are not determined by their zip code.
$10,000 -
Brave New FilmsAliso Viejo, CA
To support the organization's mission to champion social justice issues by using model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates, and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.
$10,000 -
Food for SoulSan Francisco, CA
To support the organization's mission to build a world where no food goes to waste and no person goes hungry.
$10,000 -
Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CA
To support the organization's mission to work with partners to champion solutions that inspire underserved students to succeed in college and careers.
$5,000 -
Maui Preparatory AcademyLahaina, HI
To support the organization's mission to support students through relationships, empowerment, and relevance, fostering a college-preparatory environment that builds on these pillars.
$5,000 -
We HopePalo Alto, CA
To support the organization's mission to help people become healthy, employed, and housed by providing innovative solutions to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of it.
$2,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education4 grants $1,023,88075% of the total
- International aid1 grant $161,00012% of the total
- Health2 grants $85,0006% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $75,0006% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Community development1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $2,500<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California14 grants $1,532,380
- District of Columbia3 grants $125,000
- New York1 grant $25,000
- Texas1 grant $25,000
- North Carolina1 grant $10,000
- Hawaii1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Shannon E Hunt-ScottCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND Hours 5Pay $0
- James Kevin ScottCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AN Hours 5Pay $0
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