Danvera Foundation
Invitation OnlyPleasant Hill, California · EIN 75-2979435 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$379K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,019 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Various programs; marine studies; dean's fund; scholarships | $110,000 |
| Playworks | Oakland, CA | General support | $77,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oakland | Oakland, CA | General support | $51,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Various programs | $45,000 |
| St Patrick's School | Larkspur, CA | General support; event sponsorship | $40,000 |
| St Mary's College High School | Albany, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| St Augustine High School | San Diego, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| First Tee of Oakland | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,206 |
| Legal Services for Children | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,163 |
| Children's Fairyland | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Teresa Church | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,563 |
| Urban League | Oakland, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,280 |
| St Vincent Day Home | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,113 |
| 100 Hole Hike for Youth on Course | Monterey, CA | General support | $1,053 |
| East Bay Agency for Children | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,037 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General support | $1,030 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General fund | $1,019 |
| California Conservation Society | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $523 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379,487 | 23 |
| 2024 | $361,125 | 24 |
| 2023 | $361,069 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102395
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2979435
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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