Helen J Urban & Thomas Nelson Urban Charitable Foundation IV
Invitation OnlyOrinda, California · EIN 42-1441832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$56K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,120 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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc | Concord, CA | General operating budget | $6,098 |
| Randolph School | Wappingers Falls, NY | General operating budget | $5,157 |
| Athenian School | Danville, CA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Julia Morgan School | Oakland, CA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Saratoga, CA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| College of Visual and Performing Arts | Syracuse, NY | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Access Fund | Boulder, CO | General operating budget | $4,216 |
| The Nature Conservancy of California | San Francisco, CA | General operating budget | $4,120 |
| Youth Beat | Oakland, CA | General operating budget | $4,064 |
| East Bay Habitat for Humanity Inc | Oakland, CA | General operating budget | $2,073 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | General operating budget | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,228 | 13 |
| 2023 | $54,416 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1441832
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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