The Markkula Foundation
Historical FunderWoodside, California · EIN 77-0272230 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $43,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | armas c jr and linda markkula |
|---|---|
| Address | po box 620170, woodside CA 94062 |
| Phone | 6503654646 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $275,000 |
| San Francisco 49er Foundation | Santa Clara, CA | unrestricted | $111,200 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | unrestricted | $43,500 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Resurge International | Sunnyvale, CA | Unrestricted | $10,250 |
| Montalvo Association | Saratoga, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jw House | Santa Clara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Computer History Museum | Mountain View, CA | unrestricted | $4,096 |
| CityTeam Ministries | San Jose, CA | unrestricted | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $485,246 | 10 |
| 2023 | $704,150 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611059349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0272230
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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