Danford Foundation
Historical FunderSan Carlos, California · EIN 94-2819322 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $22,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DANFORD FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 INDUSTRIAL ROAD SUITE 206, SAN CARLOS CA 94070 |
| Phone | 6504823082 |
| admin@danfordfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT TO OUR WEBSITE ONLY AND INCLUDE FINANCIAL STATEMENT; LETTER FROM IRS FOR (501)(C)(3)AS WELL. ONLY CONTACT US THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. EMAIL ADDRESS IS LISTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST RESIDE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA; NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PENINSULA |
Copied as filed. 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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Cancer research for children | $118,500 |
| Dogcamp Boquete Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Provide food and assistance for rescue of animals | $41,200 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation | Redwood City, CA | Hospital equipment | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing Sc | Redwood City, CA | Nursing scholarships | $25,000 |
| Sheriff's Activity League | Redwood City, CA | Youth programs providing academic achievements, health and wellness through mentoring and leadership development, buildings a bond between… | $22,000 |
| One Life Counseling Center | San Carlos, CA | Programs that provide counseling training, and seminars to live a porposeful inspired life | $15,000 |
| Kainos Home Training Center | Redwood City, CA | Shelter and vocational programs for developmentally disabled adults | $12,500 |
| Hearing Loss Association of America | Redwood City, CA | Help from doctors diagnosis and subsidize hearing AIDS | $10,000 |
| Marine Science Institute | Redwood City, CA | Voyage and land programs for low income high school students | $10,000 |
| The Brain and Aneurysm Foundation | Hanover, MA | Organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain… | $10,000 |
| Pennisula Social Club Scholarship F | San Mateo, CA | Scholarship fund for italian americans | $9,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | University scholarships | $5,000 |
| San Mateo Historical Association | Redwood City, CA | Educate on history with various subsidized programs | $3,500 |
| Mission Hospice Home Care | San Mateo, CA | When you give to mission hospice you help provide comprehensive medical, emotional, and spiritual support for local residents, as well as… | $2,500 |
| Boquete Hospice and Health Foundati | Centennial, CO | Provide assistance to elderly people | $2,500 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Organization that advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabitation, research, and education. rescuing, rehabilitating… | $2,500 |
| San Mateo County Blue Star Moms | San Carlos, CA | Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves,… | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Association of Disabled Sa | San Francisco, CA | Sailing programs for people with disabilities | $2,000 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($1,097,310). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,420,510 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,076,615 | 52 |
| 2022 | $999,902 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2819322
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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