The Palm Tree Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtherton, California · EIN 94-3387977 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $360 and $5,470.
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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Foundation Jewish Community Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $220,000 |
| Silicon Valley International School | Palo Alto, CA | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Congregation Kol Emeth | Palo Alto, CA | General operating support | $5,954 |
| Congreagation Beth Ann | Los Altols Hills, CA | General operating support | $5,470 |
| Givebutter Shalem School | Palo Alto, CA | General operating support | $5,400 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Palo Alto, CA | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Theater You | Mountain View, CA | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Women's Audio Mission | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Atherton Police Officer's Assoc | Atherton, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | General operating support | $360 |
| Friends of Atherton Library | Atherton, CA | General operating support | $300 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $180 |
| P T Library | Mcmurray, PA | General operating support | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,844 | 15 |
| 2024 | $242,820 | 9 |
| 2023 | $273,076 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105631
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3387977
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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