Celebrate Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Celebrate Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $910,600 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $910,600 | 41 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 36 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Celebrate Foundation Inc 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.
What Celebrate Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.0 million |
| Missouri | 2 | $85,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | For general operating support | $500,000 |
| National Catholic Reporter | For general operating support | $75,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| St Ignatius Church | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | For general operating support | $45,000 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| The Basic Fund | For general operating support | $40,000 |
| University of San Francisco | For general operating support | $38,000 |
| Sister of Mercy - Ccasa | For general operating support | $35,000 |
| Cristo Rey- San Jose Jesuit High School | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Dear Neighbor Ministries | For general operating support | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Come to Believe Network | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Day Home | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| Jesuits West | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| St Anthony | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| The Healing Well | For general operating support | $25,000 |
| America - Media | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Care Center | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Jesuit School of Theology | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Oakland Elizabeth House | For general operating support | $16,000 |
| Faithful Fools | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Most Holy Redeemer Church | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Western States Fellowship | For general operating support | $15,000 |
| Dominican Sisters San Rafael - Stories Seldom Heard | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Henri Nouwen Society | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| All May See Foundation UCSF | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| McGrath Institute for Church Life | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| School of the Sacred Heart | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Sisters of the Presentation | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Taller- San Jose - Hope Builders | For general operating support | $10,000 |
| Gracecenter | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Hanna Boys Center | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| St Josephine Bakhita | For general operating supportfor general operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R McGrath
- J McGrath
Questions people ask
Does Celebrate Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Celebrate Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Celebrate Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists R McGrath (President) and J McGrath (Secretary).
What does Celebrate Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.