The Meadowview Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 94-3256658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$14M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$160.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $1,000,000.
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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College of Ca | Moraga, CA | Building new library | $2,500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Baysilicon Valley | Oakland, CA | For esperanza | $2,000,000 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | General support | $1,500,000 |
| UC Davis School of Vet Medicine | Davis, CA | For feline care - equipment and fellowship | $1,300,000 |
| Oakland Zoo | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Wildcare (San Rafael) | San Rafael, CA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene & milton victims | $1,000,000 |
| Baker Institute for Children With Hearing Loss | Palo Alto, CA | For cochlear implants for children in need around the world | $500,000 |
| Children of the Night | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Leandro, CA | Northern california fire disasters | $500,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $400,000 |
| Stephen Stiller Tunnels to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $350,000 |
| UC Davis School of Vet Medicine | Davis, CA | Rift valley fever | $200,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Lmu campus ministry | $100,000 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Sponsor 2 dogs; the rest is unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | North Hills, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Vets Helping Heros | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,000,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $12,000,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543129349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3256658
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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