The Atel Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 45-5406606 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$202K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$878K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $16,679.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | Annual fund | $100,000 |
| Sf Symphony | San Francisco, CA | Annual charity donation | $48,926 |
| Friends of Hawaii Charities Inc | Honolulu, HI | General support | $16,679 |
| Stosik Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $12,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival | San Francisco, CA | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Hawaii State Jr Golf Association | Honolulu, HI | General support | $5,537 |
| Mcah | Mililani, HI | General support | $5,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Hi | Joint Base Pearl Harbo, HI | General support | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,642 | 9 |
| 2023 | $318,490 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542389349101514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5406606
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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