Silent Partner Grants
Invitation OnlySan Marino, California · EIN 46-3736775 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$67.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $72,000.
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
56% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester at Sea | Fort Collins, CO | To support program | $501,075 |
| David Lynch Foundation | New York, NY | To support program | $500,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, CA | To support program | $330,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | Richmond, VA | To support program | $315,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | To support program | $150,000 |
| Little Sisters Fund | Hailey, ID | To support program | $115,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To support program | $110,000 |
| Flintridge Preparatory | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | To support program | $101,700 |
| Corelight | Sante Fe, NM | To support program | $72,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To support program | $67,300 |
| Eisenhower Health | Rancho Mirage, CA | To support program | $50,000 |
| Taking the Reins | Los Angeles, CA | To support program | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | To support program | $20,500 |
| Nuvasive Spine Fdn | San Diego, CA | To support program | $15,000 |
| Ability Connection | Irving, TX | To support program | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support program | $10,000 |
| Young and Healthy | Pasadena, CA | To support program | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School Foundation | Detroit, MI | To support program | $5,000 |
| Once Upon a Room | LA Canada, CA | To support program | $5,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | To support program | $5,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | To support program | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | To support program | $3,099 |
| The Bowery Mission | New York, NY | To support program | $1,500 |
| Lacer Foundation | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | To support program | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | To support program | $1,000 |
| Foothill Family | Pasadena, CA | To support program | $500 |
| Gofundme | West Hollywood, CA | To support program | $500 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | To support program | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | To support program | $500 |
| Iamla | Los Angeles, CA | To support program | $400 |
| Crohns & Colitis Fdn | New York, NY | To support program | $260 |
| Contribution From K-1 - Uslf II Qp Partners Lp | Chicago, IL | To support program | $19 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,456,853 | 32 |
| 2023 | $2,436,744 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3736775
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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