The Drum Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-6067469 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Academy | San Francisco, CA | Contribution to scholarship fund for high school | $15,000 |
| Junipero Serra High School | San Mateao, CA | Support tuition assistance for high school | $12,500 |
| Saint James School | San Francisco, CA | General support for k to 8th grade school | $12,500 |
| St Peter's School | San Francisco, CA | General support for k to 8th grade school | $10,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | San Francisco, CA | General support for 4th to 8th grade school | $10,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | San Francisco, CA | General support for k-8th grade school | $5,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena School | Burlingame, CA | Support tuition assitance program for K-8 grade school | $5,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Santa Paula, CA | Support scholarhip fund | $5,000 |
| Keep the Faith Inc | Ramsey, NJ | Support latin mass printing project | $5,000 |
| St Paul of the Shipwreck Church | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| St Catherina of Siena Womens Club | Burlingame, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | Kentfield, CA | General support for high school | $2,500 |
| Woodside Priory School | Portola Valley, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Lumen Christi Institute | Chicago, IL | General support for academic center | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of San F | San Francisco, CA | Support the help desk program | $1,000 |
| Action Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($81,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $179,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $155,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6067469
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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