Rock Paper Scissors Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Altos Hills, California · EIN 20-2956444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$80,000
Total assets$30.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Pinewood School | Los Altos, CA | General support | $140,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General support | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $80,000 |
| Eastside Preparatory School | East Palo Alto, CA | General support | $80,000 |
| Global Partners for Development | Rohnert Park, CA | General support | $80,000 |
| Grameen Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| International Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Evanston, IL | General support | $80,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $80,000 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | Grant for tusk charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto Humane Society | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,180,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,202,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511339349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2956444
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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