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BTCD Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Altos, California · EIN 874048671

BTCD Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $500 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$5001$41,394
2023$5001$184,287
2024$1,5002$234,028

How to apply

BTCD Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What BTCD Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$1,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
California State Parks Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Protecting and preserving the California state park system, for the benefit of all.$1,000
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
To inspire conservation of the ocean.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does BTCD Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does BTCD Family Foundation give?

$1,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs BTCD Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Brian Choy (President & CEO) and Tammy Choy (Secretary).

What does BTCD Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.

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