Ardor Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilpitas, California · EIN 27-3251837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$250
Total assets$795K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Donation | $4,800 |
| World Vision | Tacoma, WA | Donation | $4,800 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Donation | $3,500 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Donation | $2,200 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | La Jolla, CA | Donation | $2,200 |
| Buddhist Tsu Chi Foundation | San Jose, CA | Donation | $1,700 |
| Genesis Media Foundation | Middletown, NY | Donation | $1,700 |
| Chinese Christian Herald Crusades | Flushing, NY | Donation | $1,447 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Media Research Center | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Donation | $450 |
| Kqed | City Of Industry, CA | Donation | $400 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | Donation | $400 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Boone, IA | Donation | $300 |
| Special Olympics Northern California | San Jose, CA | Donation | $300 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Donation | $295 |
| American Cancer Society | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $250 |
| California State Parks Foundation | City Of Industry, CA | Donation | $250 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Donation | $250 |
| Helen Keller INTL | Albert Lea, MN | Donation | $250 |
| Shriners Childrens | Topeka, KS | Donation | $250 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation | $200 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Donation | $200 |
| City Team | San Jose, CA | Donation | $200 |
| The Health Trust | San Jose, CA | Donation | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Donation | $200 |
| St Jesophs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Donation | $105 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $100 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Donation | $100 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation | $100 |
| The Salvation Army Golden State | City Of Industry, CA | Donation | $100 |
| The USO | Washington, DC | Donation | $100 |
| The ALS Association | Boone, IA | Donation | $75 |
| Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area | Washington, DC | Donation | $75 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | Donation | $55 |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform | Merrifield, VA | Donation | $50 |
| National Audubon Society | Topeka, KS | Donation | $50 |
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $50 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Donation | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,237 | 40 |
| 2024 | $25,007 | 22 |
| 2023 | $20,842 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632559349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3251837
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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