The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Mateo, California · EIN 26-0271526 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$734K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $80,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco SPCA | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $167,000 |
| The Grabhorn Institute | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $115,000 |
| 5 Gyres Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General operations | $100,000 |
| Great Basin Wildlife Rescue | Spanish Fork, UT | General operations | $80,000 |
| Earth Species Project | Berkeley, CA | Gereral operations | $50,000 |
| California Ocean Alliance | Aptos, CA | General operations | $40,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation | Melno Park, CA | General operations | $35,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust | St Louis, MO | General operations | $35,000 |
| Joy Culture Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| One Community Campaign | Atherton, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| For-Site Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $20,000 |
| One Tree Planted | Shelburne, VT | General operations | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Island | Hilo, HI | General operations | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco SPCA | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $333,000 |
| 5 Gyres Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General operations | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $733,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $546,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $518,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349105012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0271526
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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