Room to Breathe Project
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 83-2600550 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,880 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SETH BORO AND JENNIFER HAMILTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 MAIN STREET SUITE 850, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105 |
| Phone | 4153615944 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT INTEND TO MAKE GRANTS DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
24% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Lone Tree, CO | Hamilton/Boro charitable fund | $1,000,000 |
| US Foundation for Queens University of Kingston | Washington, DC | Support peer health education programs | $732,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| San Francisco University High School | San Francisco, CA | Capital fund | $250,000 |
| Stanford School of Business - Gsb | Stanford, CA | Mental health fund | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Well being program | $235,480 |
| Insead Management Education Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $200,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Well being program | $101,810 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | Lone Tree, CO | Hamilton/Boro charitable fund | $75,000 |
| Health Career Connection | Oakland, CA | Support programs | $72,000 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Oakland, CA | Support unconditional education program | $50,428 |
| Mission Graduates | San Francisco, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Primary School - Bridge to Preschool | East Palo Alto, CA | General support for preschool programming | $50,000 |
| Health Career Connection | Oakland, CA | Support programs | $28,800 |
| Senators Community Foundation | Ottawa, CA | Support youth mental health initiatives | $28,500 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Well being program | $25,045 |
| Children's Day School | San Francisco, CA | Annual fund general support | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Mountain View, CA | Designated gifts fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community of Ottawa Development Foundation | Ottawa, CA | Camp infrastructure | $17,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | New York, NY | General support | $16,880 |
| Children's Day School | San Francisco, CA | General support | $13,950 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Well being program | $12,297 |
| San Francisco University High School | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Day School | San Francisco, CA | General support | $9,350 |
| Wellness Together | Roseville, CA | Teacher appreciation comedy night | $7,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | No kid hungry campaign | $5,032 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Foundation for Queens University of Kingston | Washington, DC | Support peer health education programs | $1,099,375 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Oakland, CA | Support unconditional education program | $50,427 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,890,572 | 29 |
| 2023 | $2,067,121 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2600550
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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