The Jolson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 20-0391079 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$838K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge the Gap | Marin City, CA | General support | $225,561 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | General support | $185,500 |
| Next Generation Scholars | San Rafael, CA | General support | $173,000 |
| Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department | Nicasio, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA | General support | $48,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Center | San Geronimo, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Extra Food Marin | San Rafael, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Marin Community Food Bank | Novato, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | San Rafael, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Oakland, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Change Program | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Alexandria, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wildcare | San Anselmo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Halleck Creek | Nicasio, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Border Kindness | El Centro, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Homeless Action Center | Berkeley, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Rancho Coastal Alliance | Encinitas, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Rooster Run Foundation | Penngrove, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Trans Continental Pipeline | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Unrwa USA | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| West Marin Senior Services | Point Reyes, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Nicasio Land Preserve | Nicasio, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Dogwood Animal Rescue | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $838,061 | 26 |
| 2023 | $609,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103968
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0391079
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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