The Fenton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 94-3380876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$625K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Society California | Van Nuys, CA | General purpose | $135,000 |
| Standford University | Stanford, CA | General purpose | $132,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $125,300 |
| The Acceleration Project | Scarsdale, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Humane Society | Washington, DC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Post | Seattle, WA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ Church Portola Valley | Portola Valley, CA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Eastside College Prep | East Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Fit Kids Foundation | Redwood City, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers | Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Impact Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Ecology | Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Raymond School | Downey, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | Ketchum, ID | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Kukio Community Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nrdc Environmental Ent | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Nuru | Washington, DC | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Oakland Zoo | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Fdn | Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| San Jose Opera | Los Gatos, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cantor Art Center | Stanford, CA | General purpose | $500 |
| Mamaroneck High School | Mamaroneck, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Partners in School Innovation | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $500 |
| Sempervirens Fund | Los Altos, CA | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $624,800 | 29 |
| 2024 | $520,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $511,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601189349100725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3380876
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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