Cleo Foundation
Gave $178K in 2024San Francisco, California · EIN 94-3269201 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Ema Henry |
|---|---|
| Address | 1660 Bush St-Ste 300, San Francisco CA 94109 |
| Phone | (415) 728-2973 |
| ehenry@pfs-llc.net | |
| Form and materials | FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION, SEE hTTPS://www.cleofoundation.org |
| Deadlines | See form and content above |
| Restrictions | See form and content above |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
- Children & Youth grants in California2 of its grants, $40K · 3,148 foundations
- Education grants in California1 of its grant, $20K · 7,943 foundations
- Environment grants in California1 of its grant, $10K · 2,750 foundations
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Monterey, CA | TO SUPPORT THE Youth in Wilderness PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| Community Partnership for Youth | Monterey, CA | TO SUPPORT THE High School Leadership, Life Skills & Job Preparation Program | $20,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | Monterey, CA | To support youth outdoor programs | $10,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($118,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532489349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3269201
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