The Middle Passage Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4247443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$250K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Donation of shelter, housing, meals, and behavioral health services | $60,000 |
| Insight Housing | Berkeley, CA | Donation of housing and meals services | $35,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $30,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Donation | $30,000 |
| Aclu of Northern California | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Donation | $15,000 |
| Amnesty International | Oakland, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Committee to Project Journalists | New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Cultural Survivals | Cambridge, MA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kqed-Fm | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| K9 Warriors | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Donation of venerans with service dogs | $7,500 |
| The San Francisco SPCA | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $250,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $164,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $200,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100467
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4247443
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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