The Litchfield Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 47-2488698 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$71K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,536.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of China Camp | San Rafael, CA | Charity committeed to keeping china camp open | $15,000 |
| Extrafoodorg | San Rafael, CA | Use excess food from any marin organization and deliver to nonprofit partners who serve vulnerable communities | $10,000 |
| San Rafael Public Library Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Building a better library for san rafael | $10,000 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield, CA | Scholarship fund in support of recipient | $5,536 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield, CA | Scholarship fund in support of recipient | $5,302 |
| Shifting Gears USA | San Rafael, CA | Develop, enhance, and support vocational training in young adults | $5,000 |
| St Anselm Church Restoration | Ross, CA | Restore and renovate saint anselm church | $5,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars | San Rafael, CA | Offers college prep curriculum | $5,000 |
| College of Marin (Scholarship Reimbursement) | Kentfield, CA | Scholarship fund in support of recipient | $4,901 |
| Next Generation Scholars | San Rafael, CA | Offers college prep curriculum | $2,500 |
| Downtown Street Teams | San Rafael, CA | Help end homelessness through the dignity of work and community | $2,500 |
| Kid Scoop News | Sonoma, CA | Create kid-friendly newspaper to encourage reading | $325 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,064 | 12 |
| 2023 | $58,800 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2488698
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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