The Steven P Dostart Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 82-2994005 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Ein 94-2762269 | San Jose, CA | Supportive housing | $10,000 |
| Harvard University Ein 04-2103580 | Cambridge, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Ein 37-1578711 | Stanford, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Pm Hospital Foundation Ein 82-3177240 | Beverly Hills, CA | Community donation | $10,000 |
| Stanford Alumni Real Estate Council Ein 37-1578711 | Los Altos, CA | Education | $6,500 |
| El Paso Community Foundation Ein 74-1839536 | El Paso, TX | Community donation | $5,000 |
| Grace Cathedral Ein 94-340251 | San Francisco, CA | To support arts | $5,000 |
| Harvard Krokodiloes Ein 04-3573739 | Cambridge, MA | Support college a capella group | $5,000 |
| Palenstine Children's Relief Fund Ein 93-1057665 | Los Angeles, CA | Community donation | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust Ein 94-2392007 | Palo Alto, CA | Community donation | $5,000 |
| Stanford Professionals in Real Estate Ein 37-1578711 | Los Altos, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Bukard School Ein 47-4322966 | San Mateo, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Harvard Krokodiloes Ein 04-3573739 | Cambridge, MA | Support college a capella group | $4,000 |
| Jobtrain Ein 94-1712371 | Menlo Park, CA | Community donation | $2,000 |
| Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks Ein 03-0465880 | Woodside, CA | Community donation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Greater Sf Ein 94-3088881 | San Francisco, CA | Housing and community restoration | $1,000 |
| Harvard Krokodiloes Ein 04-3573739 | Cambridge, MA | Support college a capella group | $1,000 |
| Kqed Ein 94-1241309 | San Francisco, CA | Community donation | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Ein 94-3226017 | San Mateo, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundation Ein 94-3306697 | San Mateo, CA | Maintain and improve county parks | $1,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust Ein 94-2919572 | Tiburon, CA | Help people in their times of need | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley Ein 94-1156318 | San Jose, CA | Community donation | $1,000 |
| Sing for America Foundation Ein 45-3148868 | San Francisco, CA | Education | $540 |
| Harvard Glee Club Alumni Ein 04-2628384 | Hanover, MA | Education | $500 |
| Harvard Glee Club Alumni Ein 04-2628384 | Hanover, MA | Education | $500 |
| Management Leadership for Tomorrow Ein 52-1795164 | Bethesda, MD | Community donation | $500 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble Ein 47-4051377 | Atlanta, GA | Education | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,890 | 27 |
| 2024 | $51,100 | 18 |
| 2023 | $210,350 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621679349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2994005
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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