Kevin and Nicole Systrom Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 86-3372429 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$38.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $250,000.
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
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | General support | $375,000 |
| Prime Coalition Inc | Cambridge, MA | General support | $250,000 |
| Activate Global Inc | Berkeley, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| The Nueva School | Hillsborough, CA | Nueva fund | $200,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Food for Soul Inc | Liverpool, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Annual gala | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Coalition Inc | Cambridge, MA | General support | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,100,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $835,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102966
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3372429
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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