Cfw Foundation
Invitation OnlyEmeryville, California · EIN 75-3196400 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Josecity College J Ochoa | San Jose, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cerro Coso Community College D Kibl | Ridgecrest, CA | scholarship | $5,000 |
| San Diego State Univ L Grimes | San Diego, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Merced Junior College M Dayton | Merced, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Modesto Junior College C Ratkiewicz | Modesto, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Allan Hancock College a Gallegos | Maria, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Napa Valley College a Esquivel | Turlock, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Allan Hancock College M Diaz- | Santa Maria, CA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| American River College Z Akbari | Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($14,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 16 |
| 2022 | $37,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3196400
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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