The Foundation for Social Responsibility
Invitation OnlySanta Cruz, California · EIN 26-1617166 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland Food Cupboard | So Portland, ME | Support for general mission | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest of Santa Cruz | Watsonville, CA | Support for General Mission | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support for General Mission | $3,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | New York, NY | Support for General Mission | $3,000 |
| National Domestic Alliance | New York, NY | Support for general mission | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Support for General Mission | $2,000 |
| Mother Jones Foundation | Big Sandy, TX | Support for general mission | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Support for general mission | $1,100 |
| Public Citizen | Washington, DC | Support for General Mission | $1,000 |
| Envision Freedom Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Support for general mission | $1,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | San Francisco, CA | Support for general mission | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Support for general mission | $1,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($7,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,700 | 16 |
| 2023 | $69,640 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610409349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1617166
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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