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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-3256415

The Draper Foundation

A private foundation in San Mateo, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 114 grants and $6.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Timothy C Draper
55 East 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 599-9000
Form and materials
Application should be in writing and the purpose of the funding should be stated clearly in the materials.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None
Contact
William Draper
55 East 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 233-9000
Form and materials
Application should be in writing and the purpose of the funding should be stated clearly in the materials.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

    $6,789,726

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $188,293,275
  • Tax year 2023

    $6,502,835

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $130,180,012
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,588,809

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $124,299,561
  • Tax year 2021

    $6,127,134

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $195,149,192
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,036,260

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $113,520,383
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,722,250

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $88,532,873
  • Tax year 2018

    $4,376,030

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $74,727,430

Grants paid in 2024

114 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationMenlo Park, CA

    Community outreach

    $1,000,000
  2. University of Texas FDN IncAustin, TX

    Education program

    $500,000
  3. The University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Education program

    $500,000
  4. Bizworld FoundationSan Mateo, CA

    Education program

    $500,000
  5. Ravenswood Education FoundationE Palo Alto, CA

    Education program

    $333,333
  6. Brink Technology IncAustin, TX

    Education program

    $250,000
  7. Libertas InstituteLehi, UT

    Education program

    $250,000
  8. BayorgSan Francisco, CA

    Environmental reform

    $250,000
  9. Brink Technology IncAustin, TX

    Education program

    $200,000
  10. California Policy CenterTustin, CA

    Education program

    $200,000
  11. Voting Block USA IncSanta Cruz, CA

    Community outreach

    $175,000
  12. UCLAPasadena, CA

    Education program

    $150,000
  13. Art of Living FoundationChino Hills, CA

    Community outreach

    $150,000
  14. Point Owood Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $100,000
  15. Point Owood Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $100,000
  16. Hudson InstituteWashington, DC

    Education program

    $100,000
  17. Csssa FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Education program

    $100,000
  18. California Policy CenterTustin, CA

    Education program

    $100,000
  19. Carla and David Crane FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Education program

    $100,000
  20. Carla and David Crane FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Education program

    $100,000
  21. Benioff Childrens HospitalsOakland, CA

    Medical research

    $100,000
  22. Bizworld FoundationSan Mateo, CA

    Education program

    $100,000
  23. Phillips Andover AcademyAndover, MA

    Education program

    $60,000
  24. Canyon School Booster ClubSanta Monica, CA

    Education program

    $55,000
  25. Museum of Modern Art - NYCNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  26. Outward Bound InternationalNew York, NY

    Education program

    $50,000
  27. Schwab Fund for Charitable GivingOrlando, FL

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  28. Schwab Fund for Charitable GivingOrlando, FL

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  29. Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX

    Education program

    $50,000
  30. Endeavor Global IncNew York, NY

    Education program

    $50,000
  31. Refugee Relief International IncSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  32. SfmomaSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  33. Corporation of the Fine Arts MuseumsSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  34. Ryder InstituteSan Mateo, CA

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  35. Benioff Childrens HospitalsOakland, CA

    Medical research

    $50,000
  36. The Independent InstituteOakland, CA

    Community outreach

    $50,000
  37. Project GlimmerSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $35,000
  38. Lucile Packard FoundationPalo Alto, CA

    Medical research

    $35,000
  39. UCLAPasadena, CA

    Education program

    $30,000
  40. Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA

    Education program

    $25,000
  41. Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MA

    Education program

    $25,000
  42. Food for the Poor IncCoconut Creek, FL

    Community outreach

    $25,000
  43. American TransparencyThe Villages, FL

    Education program

    $25,000
  44. Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CT

    Medical research

    $25,000
  45. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Education program

    $25,000
  46. Sacred Heart SchoolsAtherton, CA

    Education program

    $25,000
  47. Anderson Collection - Stanford Univ DevStanford, CA

    Education program

    $25,000
  48. Tie FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    Education program

    $25,000
  49. Stanford Cage ClubStanford, CA

    Education program

    $20,000
  50. The UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    Education program

    $20,000
  51. Oak Knoll PTOWilliamstown, NJ

    Education program

    $15,000
  52. Lucile Packard FoundationPalo Alto, CA

    Medical research

    $15,000
  53. The Church at Point O' WoodsGreenwich, CT

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  54. Every Mother CountsNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  55. Comic Relief USNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  56. Population Action InternationalWashington, DC

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  57. The Heph FoundationOak Park, IL

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  58. Young Americans for Liberty FoundationAustin, TX

    Education program

    $10,000
  59. Legacy Global ProgramsMesa, AZ

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  60. One League Global Scholarship FundLos Angeles, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  61. The Hawn FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Medical research

    $10,000
  62. The Hawn FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    Medical research

    $10,000
  63. Mission Edge San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  64. Crystal Springs Uplands SchoolHillsborough, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  65. Menlo SchoolAtherton, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  66. Theatreworks Silicon ValleyRedwood City, CA

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  67. GO2 fka Addario Lung Cancer FDNSan Carlos, CA

    Medical research

    $10,000
  68. Homeless Prenatal ProgramSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  69. Fast ForwardSan Francisco, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  70. Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  71. Civic SoulWoodland Hills, CA

    Community outreach

    $10,000
  72. Tie FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    Education program

    $10,000
  73. Parker SchoolKamuela, HI

    Education program

    $10,000
  74. One Community CampaignAtherton, CA

    Education program

    $6,000
  75. Phillips Andover AcademyAndover, MA

    Education program

    $5,000
  76. Moms FirstNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  77. Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NY

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  78. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  79. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  80. Elder Services of Cape Cod and the IslandSouth Dennis, MA

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  81. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  82. Growing Home IncChicago, IL

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  83. Crystal Springs Uplands SchoolHillsborough, CA

    Education program

    $5,000
  84. Theatreworks Silicon ValleyRedwood City, CA

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  85. Meals on Wheels of San Francisco IncSan Francisco, CA

    Community outreach

    $5,000
  86. Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA

    Education program

    $5,000
  87. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy #San Francisco, CA

    Environmental reform

    $4,400
  88. Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito, CA

    Education program

    $4,000
  89. San Mateo County Historical AssoicationRedwood City, CA

    Education program

    $3,000
  90. There with Care of the Bay AreaRedwood City, CA

    Community outreach

    $3,000
  91. Cathy's Critters LLCPrinceton, TX

    Education program

    $2,500
  92. The Elizabeth F Gamble GardenPalo Alto, CA

    Community outreach

    $2,500
  93. Lucile Packard FoundationPalo Alto, CA

    Medical research

    $2,500
  94. ResolveMcLean, VA

    Community outreach

    $2,100
  95. Heard Natural Science MuseumMcKinney, TX

    Community outreach

    $2,000
  96. University ImpactProvo, UT

    Education program

    $2,000
  97. Fast ForwardSan Francisco, CA

    Education program

    $2,000
  98. Youth on CourseMonterey, CA

    Education program

    $1,579
  99. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Community outreach

    $1,500
  100. Little Essentials (sandie Tromber)Brooklyn, NY

    Community outreach

    $1,500
  101. Child and Family InstituteMenlo Park, CA

    Education program

    $1,500
  102. Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum &Palo Alto, CA

    Education program

    $1,500
  103. Camp KesemLos Angeles, CA

    Education program

    $1,000
  104. ThriveRedwood City, CA

    Community outreach

    $1,000
  105. Foundation for San Mateo Area Chamber EduSan Mateo, CA

    Education program

    $1,000
  106. Foundation for San Mateo Area Chamber EduSan Mateo, CA

    Education program

    $1,000
  107. Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito, CA

    Education program

    $1,000
  108. Woodside VaultersWoodside, CA

    Education program

    $850
  109. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Medical research

    $500
  110. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Medical research

    $500
  111. The Lustgarten FoundationUniondale, NY

    Medical research

    $264
  112. Canyon School Booster ClubSanta Monica, CA

    Education program

    $250
  113. Canyon School Booster ClubSanta Monica, CA

    Education program

    $250
  114. Inverness FoundationInverness, CA

    Community outreach

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $1,250,00031% of the total
  2. Education17 grants $1,112,83328% of the total
  3. Science and technology2 grants $450,00011% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $355,2649% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $320,0008% of the total
  6. Public affairs3 grants $310,0008% of the total
  7. 8 other causes18 grants $207,8505% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California71 grants $4,207,862
  2. Texas7 grants $1,014,500
  3. Utah3 grants $752,000
  4. New York12 grants $338,264
  5. Florida3 grants $125,000
  6. Massachusetts5 grants $120,000
  7. District of Columbia3 grants $115,000
  8. Illinois3 grants $40,000
  9. Connecticut2 grants $35,000
  10. New Jersey1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Timothy DraperPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Andrea DraperDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jessica DraperDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • William H Draper IIISECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Desiree OmranCFO Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hillary DraperDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Eleanor DraperDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

The return

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