Tramiel Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 46-6354615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$259K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington DC, DC | Educational resources | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | San Francisco, CA | Community | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Francisco, CA | Wellness | $25,000 |
| Israaid (US) | Beverly Hills, CA | Poverty relief | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Tulsa, OK | Community | $20,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | Palo Alto, CA | Community | $20,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | Wellness | $20,000 |
| Fjc | New York, NY | Community | $15,000 |
| Chabad of Palo Alto | Palo Alto, CA | Community | $15,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | Chicago, IL | Wellness | $10,000 |
| Blue Star Families | Encinitas, CA | Community | $10,000 |
| Jewish Silicon Valley | Los Gatos, CA | Community | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Wellness | $10,000 |
| Exploratorium | San Francisco, CA | Educational resources | $9,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Educational resources | $9,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers | Menlo Park, CA | Community | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $259,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $290,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6354615
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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