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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-2819322

Danford Foundation

A private foundation in San Carlos, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 33 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 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
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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,420,510

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $15,530,166
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,076,615

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $15,634,837
  • Tax year 2022

    $999,902

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $15,358,076
  • Tax year 2021

    $837,780

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $15,157,600
  • Tax year 2020

    $816,750

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $14,759,436
  • Tax year 2019

    $848,450

    Grants listed
    95
    Assets, end of year
    $12,787,113
  • Tax year 2018

    $898,450

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $12,511,290

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Floating DoctorsTopanga, CA

    Health care services, supplies and experience to isolated areas and developing world

    $515,000
  2. 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
  3. Saint Jude's Children HospitalMemphis, TN

    Cancer research for children

    $118,500
  4. Dogcamp Boquete FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Provide food and assistance for rescue of animals

    $41,200
  5. Individual

    College scholarships

    $30,000
  6. Sequoia Hospital FoundationRedwood City, CA

    Hospital equipment

    $30,000
  7. Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SCRedwood City, CA

    Nursing scholarships

    $25,000
  8. 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
  9. Hannig CupSan Carlos, CA

    A regatta for sailors in the community that raises money for various charities

    $20,000
  10. One Life Counseling CenterSan Carlos, CA

    Programs that provide counseling training, and seminars to live a porposeful inspired life

    $15,000
  11. Kainos Home Training CenterRedwood City, CA

    Shelter and vocational programs for developmentally disabled adults

    $12,500
  12. Dream VolunteersMountain View, CA

    Provide scholarships and development programming

    $10,000
  13. Hearing Loss Association of AmericaEmerald Hills, CA

    Help from doctors diagnosis and subsidize hearing AIDS

    $10,000
  14. Individual

    Provide residential care for people with aides

    $10,000
  15. Marine Science InstituteRedwood City, CA

    Voyage and land programs for low income high school students

    $10,000
  16. Individual

    Youth development programs including sailing

    $10,000
  17. 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
  18. Individual

    Youth development programs including sailing

    $10,000
  19. 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
  20. Pennisula Social Club Scholarship FSan Mateo, CA

    Scholarship fund for italian americans

    $9,000
  21. Individual

    Parent education

    $8,500
  22. California Inclusive SailingNewport Beach, CA

    Improves quality of life for individuals and families offering freedom empowerment of sailing able-bodied people

    $5,000
  23. 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
  24. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA

    University scholarships

    $5,000
  25. San Mateo Historical AssociationRedwood City, CA

    Educate on history with various subsidized programs

    $3,500
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Individual

    Provide assistance to elderly people

    $2,500
  29. 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
  30. Individual

    Environmental advocacy organization that uses science, and law to hold polluters accountable, stop destructive activities, and protect communities, ecosystems, and wildlife

    $2,310
  31. 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
  32. Bay Area Association of Disabled SaSan Francisco, CA

    Sailing programs for people with disabilities

    $2,000
  33. 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.

  1. Health3 grants $565,00086% of the total
  2. Animals2 grants $43,7007% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $15,0002% of the total
  4. Mental health1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  5. Human services1 grant $10,0002% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $2,500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California18 grants $701,000
  2. Tennessee1 grant $118,500
  3. North Carolina1 grant $41,200
  4. Massachusetts1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

The return

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