Donato Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurlingame, California · EIN 87-2343029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$89K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | Truckee, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| In Real Life Movies Inc | Sausalito, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | San Gregorio, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | Business school fund | $5,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Burning Man Project | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the River | Sacramento, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | New York, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| Alma Future Foundation | San Diego, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | Newport, OR | General donation | $5,000 |
| Flux Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Great Turning Institute | Santa Cruz, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Protect American River Canyons | Auburn, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Save the Redwood League | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Embrace Kulture Inc | Pocono Pines, PA | General donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $62,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501749349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2343029
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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