Dare Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 83-1471194 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$937K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $16,500.
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
44% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dare Donor Advised Fund | Palo Alto, CA | General | $400,000 |
| Sorek | Berkeley, CA | General | $125,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Chakara | Accord, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Israel Democracy Fund | Washington, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | Palo Alto, CA | General | $23,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Burning Man Project | San Francisco, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Leadareship at Kellogg - Recanati Program | IS | General | $18,350 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General | $18,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | New York, NY | General | $16,500 |
| Second Harvest | San Jose, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Far Away Projects | Sacramento, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Jcrc | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Batsheva Dance Company | Forest Hills, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Icon - Israeli Collaboration Network | Palo Alto, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | Palo Alto, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Regional Art Collaboration | IS | General | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival | Sunnyvale, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Polyphony Via Pef | New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Acluf | New York, NY | General | $3,600 |
| Hillel of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General | $3,600 |
| Theatre Works | Palo Alto, CA | General | $3,500 |
| Jewish Family Children's Services | Phoenix, AZ | General | $2,800 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Contemporary Jewish Muesum | San Francisco, CA | General | $1,800 |
| Encounter Programs Inc | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Israeli Policy Forum | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Nclr | Sacramento, CA | General | $1,800 |
| Arelekin Players Theatre | Needham, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | Woodacare, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General | $600 |
| Congregation Kol Emeth | Palo Alto, CA | General | $500 |
| The Ari Fuld Project | New York, NY | General | $360 |
| Nmaahc | Washington, DC | General | $250 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General | $200 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | San Francisco, CA | General | $119 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
| Sf Jazz | San Francisco, CA | General | $100 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | General | $55 |
| American Friends of the Isreal Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | General | $50 |
| Shefa Jewish Psychedelic Support | Berkeley, CA | General | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $937,414 | 45 |
| 2023 | $788,965 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100539
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1471194
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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