McDorobush Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 77-0556463 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University-Universit | East Lansing, MI | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of Palo Alto | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Palo Alto Art Center | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stanford Cancer Institute | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cabrillo Stage Theater Guild | Aptos, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Palo Alto Library | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Palo Alto Policy Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Stanford - Cantor Arts Center | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Stanford Childrens Hospital Foundat | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Museum of Art History McPherson Cen | Santa Cruz, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Menlo Park Kiwanis Club | Menlo Park, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Charitable | $400 |
| Leland Stanford J University | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $200 |
| Santa Cruz County Breakers | Santa Cruz, CA | Charitable | $200 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Charitable | $150 |
| The Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $100 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($25,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,150 | 29 |
| 2024 | $110,105 | 61 |
| 2023 | $87,930 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640909349100129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0556463
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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