Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation
Historical FunderMenlo Park, California · EIN 95-6047161 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$464K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MYRTLE L ATKINSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 BAY LAUREL DR, MENLO PARK CA 94025 |
| Phone | 2065503838 |
| MLAFAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER DESCRIBING THE NEED, FINANCIAL STATUS, AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE APPLYING ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | IT IS LEFT TO THE BOARD'S DISCRETION TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE AWARD |
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
63% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sempervirens Fund | Los Altos, CA | Educational grant | $105,000 |
| One Voice | Santa Monica, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Encompass Nw | Snoqualmie, WA | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | Medical grant | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Public charity | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Public charity | $17,000 |
| Aspire Afterschool Learning | Arlington, VA | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Foundation | Kanab, UT | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Bowie, MD | Medical grant | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Job Train | Menlo Park, CA | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | Medical grant | $10,000 |
| Mid-Peninsula High School | Menlo Park, CA | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Partners for Youth | Steamboat Springs, CO | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Pegasus Project | Albany, CA | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps | Steamboat Springs, CO | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Adventures in Caring Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Api Chya | Seattle, WA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| California White Shark Project | Inverness, CA | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care Services | Fort Worth, TX | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture | Deerfield, MA | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Glacier & Environmental Research (Fger) | Seattle, WA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Karen | North Salem, NY | Public charity | $5,000 |
| LA Casa de Las Madres | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Mary Lyon Foundation | Shelburne Falls, MA | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers | Menlo Park, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| The Boot Compaign | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $5,000 |
| The Just One Project | Las Vegas, NV | Public charity | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Project | Greenfield, MA | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Wild Oyster Project Co Earth Island Institute | Berkeley, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition | Hailey, ID | Public charity | $5,000 |
| First Place for Youth | Oakland, CA | Public charity | $4,000 |
| Beyond Borders | Norristown, PA | Evangelical grant | $3,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund | New York, NY | Educational grant | $3,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Mali Kalanso | Sonoma, CA | Educational grant | $3,000 |
| The Trevor Project | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Franklin Land Trust | Shelburne Falls, MA | Educational grant | $2,500 |
| The Art Garden | Shelburne Falls, MA | Educational grant | $2,500 |
| Abundant Grace Coastside Worker | Half Moon Bay, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| El Centro de LA Raza | Seattle, WA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Lavender Rights Project | Seattle, WA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Trinity Church in Menlo Parkholy Trinity Episcopal Church | Menlo Park, CA | Evangelical grant | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,000 | 46 |
| 2024 | $457,000 | 55 |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 3, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632469349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6047161
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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