How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Danford Foundation
990 Industrial Road Suite 206
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 482-3082
[email protected] - Form and materials
- Submit to our website only and include financial statement; letter from IRS for (501)(c)(3)as well. Only contact us through our website. Email address is listed.
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Must reside in the san francisco peninsula; northern california peninsula
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,420,510
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $15,530,166
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Tax year 2023
$1,076,615
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $15,634,837
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Tax year 2022
$999,902
- Grants listed
- 76
- Assets, end of year
- $15,358,076
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Tax year 2021
$837,780
- Grants listed
- 88
- Assets, end of year
- $15,157,600
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Tax year 2020
$816,750
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $14,759,436
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Tax year 2019
$848,450
- Grants listed
- 95
- Assets, end of year
- $12,787,113
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Tax year 2018
$898,450
- Grants listed
- 102
- Assets, end of year
- $12,511,290
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Floating DoctorsTopanga, CA
Health care services, supplies and experience to isolated areas and developing world
$515,000 -
Individual
[individual] CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAIN FOREST ECOLOGY AND [individual] JUSTICE FOR OUR FRAGILE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
$457,500 -
Saint Jude's Children HospitalMemphis, TN
Cancer research for children
$118,500 -
Dogcamp Boquete FoundationCharlotte, NC
Provide food and assistance for rescue of animals
$41,200 -
Individual
College scholarships
$30,000 -
Sequoia Hospital FoundationRedwood City, CA
Hospital equipment
$30,000 -
Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SCRedwood City, CA
Nursing scholarships
$25,000 -
Sheriff's Activity LeagueRedwood City, CA
Youth programs providing academic achievements, health and wellness through mentoring and leadership development, buildings a bond between deputies, youth and the community.
$22,000 -
Hannig CupSan Carlos, CA
A regatta for sailors in the community that raises money for various charities
$20,000 -
One Life Counseling CenterSan Carlos, CA
Programs that provide counseling training, and seminars to live a porposeful inspired life
$15,000 -
Kainos Home Training CenterRedwood City, CA
Shelter and vocational programs for developmentally disabled adults
$12,500 -
Dream VolunteersMountain View, CA
Provide scholarships and development programming
$10,000 -
Hearing Loss Association of AmericaEmerald Hills, CA
Help from doctors diagnosis and subsidize hearing AIDS
$10,000 -
Individual
Provide residential care for people with aides
$10,000 -
Marine Science InstituteRedwood City, CA
Voyage and land programs for low income high school students
$10,000 -
Individual
Youth development programs including sailing
$10,000 -
Individual
Essential services for families that deal with child's medical crisis, removing barriers, strenghthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare
$10,000 -
Individual
Youth development programs including sailing
$10,000 -
The Brain and Aneurysm FoundationHanover, MA
Organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures, making a difference in the lives of those affected by brain anueurysm
$10,000 -
Pennisula Social Club Scholarship FSan Mateo, CA
Scholarship fund for italian americans
$9,000 -
Individual
Parent education
$8,500 -
California Inclusive SailingNewport Beach, CA
Improves quality of life for individuals and families offering freedom empowerment of sailing able-bodied people
$5,000 -
Individual
Provide an array of free and low-cost services to help over 34,000 children, youth and adults each year who are dealing with substance abuse violence, mental health and other issues
$5,000 -
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA
University scholarships
$5,000 -
San Mateo Historical AssociationRedwood City, CA
Educate on history with various subsidized programs
$3,500 -
Individual
WHEN YOU GIVE TO [individual] YOU HELP PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS BEREAVEMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS. YOUR GIFT HELPS INSURE THAT EVERYONE IN OUR HAS ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE [individual] AND COMFORT WHEN NEEDED MOST
$2,500 -
NOH8 CampaignN Hollywood, CA
Web and social media programs to fight discrimination and to educate on issues related to marriage, gender, and human equality
$2,500 -
Individual
Provide assistance to elderly people
$2,500 -
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA
Organization that advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabitation, research, and education. Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals who are injured, sick or abandoned since 1975
$2,500 -
Individual
Environmental advocacy organization that uses science, and law to hold polluters accountable, stop destructive activities, and protect communities, ecosystems, and wildlife
$2,310 -
San Mateo County Blue Star MomsSan Carlos, CA
Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans.all supporting each other and their children while promoting patriotism. Focusing on their every single day mission that will never, ever, forsake the USA troops, veterans or the families of the fallen heroes
$2,000 -
Bay Area Association of Disabled SaSan Francisco, CA
Sailing programs for people with disabilities
$2,000 -
Individual
Community-driven initiative focused on elevating local small businesses, particularly through the "hands up lake county competition". Providing mentorship, training, and significant cash prizes to foster economic growth and resilience in lake county
$1,500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Health3 grants $565,00086% of the total
- Animals2 grants $43,7007% of the total
- Education2 grants $15,0002% of the total
- Mental health1 grant $15,0002% of the total
- Human services1 grant $10,0002% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 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.
- California18 grants $701,000
- Tennessee1 grant $118,500
- North Carolina1 grant $41,200
- Massachusetts1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Ted J HannigPresident & CEO Hours 30Pay $180,000
- Paula UccelliDirector Hours 2Pay $0
- Christine AckermannDirector Hours 2Pay $0
- Elmer GuerreroSecretary Hours 30Pay $121,667
- Stacy TalamantesCFO Hours 25Pay $61,666
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