The Borch Foundation
Historical FunderSaratoga, California · EIN 20-8777443 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHRISTOPHER R ANDREA W BORCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 14315 TAOS DRIVE, SARATOGA CA 95070 |
| Phone | 4083955585 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | ONLY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Unrestricted | $1,304,211 |
| University of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $927,704 |
| Best Friends | Kanab, UT | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Humane Society | Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Woodlandhills, CA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Monterey Bay Acquarium | Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sv | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $3,850 |
| Chestnut Hill BA | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Hope Services | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| LifeMoves | Menlo Park, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Winchester, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ghetto Rescue Foundation | Anaheim, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southwest YMCA | Saratoga, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Cherishability | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| West Valley Community Services | Cupeertino, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Longyear Foundation | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservency | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Arden Wood | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bill Wilson Center | Santa Clara, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation | Dublin, OH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Family Giving Tree | Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cat Town | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cake for Kids | Sunnyvale, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cedars Camps Inc | Ballwin, MO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pets Alive | Middletown, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Christian Science Association of Pupils | LA Jolla, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Twelve Acres | Campbell, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wish Book | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter | Wheeling, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| High Ridge House Inc | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,404,315 | 42 |
| 2024 | $1,238,750 | 39 |
| 2023 | $680,980 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349101015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8777443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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