Tosa Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortola Valley, California · EIN 94-3165171 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$129.8M
Organizations funded116
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$391.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
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
59% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund - Taupo | Cincinnati, OH | See statement 15 | $29,346,141 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Education | $26,000,000 |
| Fund for Wisconsin Scholars | Madison, WI | Education | $25,000,000 |
| Morgridge Institute Foundation | Madison, WI | Medical | $25,000,000 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $10,000,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | New York, NY | International | $5,000,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $2,403,213 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $1,269,784 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | US aid | $976,085 |
| Book Trust | Denver, CO | Education | $813,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $600,000 |
| City Year of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $579,536 |
| Malawi Children's Village | Anchorage, AK | International | $500,000 |
| City Year | Boston, MA | Education | $300,000 |
| Suicide Awareness Voices of Education | Bloomington, MN | US aid | $250,000 |
| Tree House Child and Family Center | Elkhorn, WI | US aid | $200,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Holderness, NH | Education | $101,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras | Madison, WI | Art | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| Center for Black Excellence and Culture | Madison, WI | Education | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | San Mateo, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| Plymouth Rotary Foundation | Plymouth, MI | International | $100,000 |
| Granite United Way | Manchester, NH | US aid | $100,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | US aid | $70,000 |
| Speare Memorial Hospital | Plymouth, NH | Medical | $50,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Canoga Park, CA | US aid | $50,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | US aid | $35,000 |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $33,680 |
| New Hampshire Music Festival | Plymouth, NH | Art | $25,000 |
| Squam Lake Loon Initiative | Moultonborough, NH | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Business Executives for National Security | Washington, DC | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of North New England | Colchester, VT | Medical | $25,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | US aid | $25,000 |
| Homefirst Services | Milpitas, CA | US aid | $25,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Incorporated | Raleigh, NC | US aid | $25,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Boston, MA | US aid | $21,255 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | US aid | $20,000 |
| Bridge House Homeless Shelter | San Jose, CA | US aid | $20,000 |
| Squam Lakes Association | Holderness, NH | Conservation | $15,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | US aid | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | US aid | $15,000 |
| Charity - Water | New York, NY | International | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Family Health | East Palo Alto, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | US aid | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Boston, MA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | US aid | $10,000 |
| Circle Program | Plymouth, NH | US aid | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Clara | Alexandria, VA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Bay | Milpitas, CA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Bill Wilson Center | Santa Clara, CA | US aid | $10,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Monterey, CA | Animals | $7,500 |
| Squam Lakes Conservancy | Holderness, NH | Conservation | $5,000 |
| East Palo Alto Kids | East Palo Alto, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | San Gregorio, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | Bozeman, MT | International | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | International | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 116 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,772,088 | 116 |
| 2023 | $88,885,636 | 148 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3165171
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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