David and Elizabeth Rome Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Altos Hills, California · EIN 48-1291357 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Conservation | $20,000 |
| MVLA Community Scholars | Los Altos, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Conservation | $10,000 |
| East Palo Alto Kids Foundation | Palo ALto, CA | Family Services | $10,000 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Los Altos, CA | Civic Philanthropy | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | San Francisco, CA | Human Rights | $5,000 |
| US Capital Historical Society | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | Operating Expenses | $100 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($293,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $353,800 | 21 |
| 2023 | $386,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600329349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1291357
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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