The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortola Valley, California · EIN 77-0525013 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$64K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$525
Total assets$521K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $210 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | J KUBICKA SECTYCOO THE RONALD WHITT |
|---|---|
| Address | 3130 ALPINE ROAD SUITE 288 PMB 602, PORTOLA VALLEY CA 94028 |
| Phone | 6509488268 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FOR GRANTS AND SUPPORT SERVICES IS MADE ON AN APPLICATION PROVIDED TO THE APPLICANT BY THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE SELECTED FOR PARTICIPATION EVERY MONTH |
| Restrictions | STIPENDS FOR PROMISING ARTISTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE AGE. THE FOUNDATION WILL INCLUDE PROJECTS OUTSIDE THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PROVIDED THAT THEY MAY BENEFIT OUR LOCAL AREA IN SOME WAY. |
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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Contemporary Art - San Jose | San Jose, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundationsupport for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $33,541 |
| San Francisco Playhouse | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $10,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $5,000 |
| Playwright's Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support for related charity | $2,650 |
| Children's Organ Transplant Association | Bloomington, IN | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation (former mission prior to change) | $2,600 |
| Aurora Theatre | Berkeley, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $1,500 |
| Palo Alto Art Center | Palo Alto, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $1,500 |
| Artadia | Brooklyn, NY | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $1,500 |
| Playground | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $1,100 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Support network for charitable family foundations | $1,000 |
| UC Berkeley School of Journalism | Berkeley, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $1,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | Sausalito, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundatio | $525 |
| Z Space | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $500 |
| Starr Scholarship | East Lansing, MI | Scholarships for artists - | $350 |
| City Lights Theatre | San Jose, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $250 |
| 42Nd Street Moon | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundatio | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $210 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $209 |
| Moma NYC | New York, NY | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $200 |
| The Nim Family Foundation | Daly City, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $198 |
| Center for Photographic Art | Carmel by the Sea, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $150 |
| Legion of Honor | San Francisco, CA | Support for charity with purpose related to that of this foundation | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,308 | 22 |
| 2023 | $96,240 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107295
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0525013
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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