Celebrate Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-2449535 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $500,000 |
| National Catholic Reporter | Kansas City, MO | For general operating support | $75,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| St Ignatius Church | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | Nogales, AZ | For general operating support | $45,000 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Oakland, CA | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $38,000 |
| Sister of Mercy - Ccasa | Silver Spring, MD | For general operating support | $35,000 |
| Cristo Rey- San Jose Jesuit High School | San Jose, CA | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Dear Neighbor Ministries | Witchita, KS | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Come to Believe Network | New York, NY | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Day Home | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Jesuits West | Portland, OR | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| St Anthony | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| The Healing Well | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| America - Media | New York, NY | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Care Center | Bel Aire, KS | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Jesuit School of Theology | Berkeley, CA | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Oakland Elizabeth House | Oakland, CA | For general operating support | $16,000 |
| Faithful Fools | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Most Holy Redeemer Church | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Western States Fellowship | Grass Valley, CA | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Dominican Sisters San Rafael - Stories Seldom Heard | San Rafael, CA | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Henri Nouwen Society | St Louis, MO | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| All May See Foundation Ucsf | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Mcgrath Institute for Church Life | Notre Dame, IN | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| School of the Sacred Heart | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Sisters of the Presentation | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Taller- San Jose - Hope Builders | Santa Ana, CA | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Gracecenter | San Francisco, CA | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Hanna Boys Center | Sonoma, CA | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| St Josephine Bakhita | Columbus, OH | For general operating supportfor general operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,349,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $910,600 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542549349101209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2449535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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