Meta Lilienthal Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 20-6616890 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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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
50% of grants went outside California.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
- Education grants in California2 of its grants, $30K · 7,943 foundations
- Education grants in Colorado1 of its grant, $25K · 2,467 foundations
- Education grants in District of Columbia1 of its grant, $10K · 2,872 foundations
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Education scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Music at Menlo | Atherton, CA | Education scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Gardena, CA | Education scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Nw Washington, DC | Education scholarship fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521439349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6616890
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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