The Mccown Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortola Valley, California · EIN 94-3303581 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE MCCOWN FAMILY FOUNDATION GEORGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 LUCERO WAY, PORTOLA VALLEY CA 94028 |
| Phone | 6508546000 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THIS FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED BY THE BOARD. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synapse School | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $12,981 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | Hoover institute - general support | $11,000 |
| Six Seconds | Freedom, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Stroke Onward Inc | Portola Valley, CA | Capital campaign | $1,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Redwood City, CA | Stanford institute for economic policy research - general support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation | Redwood City, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,981 | 10 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542799349101034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3303581
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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