Virginia Friedhofer Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 95-6995937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$581K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| UC Berkeley - Rausser College of Natural Resources | Berkeley, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Lucille Packard Child Health | Palo Alto, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Oshman Family JCC | Palo Alto, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Young Musicians' Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Discovery Eye Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo | Palo Alto, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Hias | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Film Institute | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Living Desert Zoo & Gardens | Palm Desert, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera the | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen LA | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| San Diego Zoo | San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics | Long Beach, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Berkley Repertoire Theatre | Berkeley, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $467,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $497,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102249
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6995937
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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