Storm Castle Foundation
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 20-8681172 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JULIA LOEWY DAVIDSON |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O REALIZE CPA 220 JACKSTON ST, FLOOR 2, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111 |
| Phone | 6502338120 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND SENT TO THE FOUNDATION. THE MATERIALS SHOULD STATE THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND THE PRINCIPAL MANAGERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
39% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | Education | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Palo Alto, CA | Low income education assistance | $100,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Education | $50,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Medical research | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $50,000 |
| Stpauls Episcopal Church | Oakland, CA | Community support | $35,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Education | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Education | $30,000 |
| International Rescue | New York, NY | Community support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | San Jose, CA | Community support | $25,000 |
| United Religious Initiative | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Life Moves | Menlo Park, CA | Community support | $20,000 |
| Questbridge | Palo Alto, CA | Dlai - 10/22/25 04:13pm worksheet private foundation | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | Arts | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| The Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Education | $20,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Oakland, CA | Health and research | $10,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Hillsborough, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Hillsborough, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Warren Miller Performing Arts Center | Big Sky, MT | Arts | $10,000 |
| Hooker County Community | Mullen, NE | Community support | $6,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | San Francisco, CA | Arts | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | Research | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | Community support | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | Arts and music | $5,000 |
| Stanford University (Stanford Live) | Stanford, CA | Arts | $5,000 |
| UC Davis | Davis, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Reston, VA | Community support | $4,999 |
| Museum of the Rockies | Bozeman, MT | Arts | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Arts | $2,500 |
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | Arts | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate Bird Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Hillsborough Beautification | Hillsborough, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
| Bay Area Outreach and Recreation | Berkeley, CA | Community support: disability | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $764,499 | 38 |
| 2023 | $424,300 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349108561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8681172
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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