Small River Foundation
Invitation OnlyWoodside, California · EIN 87-3060133 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$266K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $87,500 |
| Lisa & Marcus Ogawa Endowed Fund SHS | Atherton, CA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Nishimachi Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Us- Japan Council | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| North Caroline Disaster Relief Rund | Raleigh, NC | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| SF Opera | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Gunn Sports Boosters | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $266,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $174,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $300,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3060133
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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