Michael and Catherine Podell Fund
Historical FunderHillsborough, California · EIN 20-3483888 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHERINE H PODELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 HOWARD AVE STE 301, BURLINGAME CA 94010 |
| Phone | 6505797900 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITIES MUST QUALIFY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Sf | San Francisco, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Epacenter | East Palo Alto, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Ukranian Action | Daniel Island, SC | General support | $62,500 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $57,500 |
| Giffords Law Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Sage Compassion for Animals | Mountain View, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Sf Symphony | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| The Achieve Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $23,000 |
| Foster Love | Brea, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Life Moves | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspire Public School Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County | Oakland, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Pollinator Partnership | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | Redwood City, CA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $520,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $795,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3483888
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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