CM Capital Foundation
Accepts applications
CM Capital Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $221,818 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$221,818
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $163,341 the year before.
52% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,341 | 45 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $221,818 | 53 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Hammack 525 University Avenue Ste 200, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 326-6480 |
| What to submit | Call to request written application |
| Deadlines | January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not make grants to support fundraising events, conferences, individuals, for-profit enterprises, political purposes and religious purposes. Strong preference is given to applicants in the santa clara county of California. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CM Capital Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $199,218 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avenidas | General support | $50,000 |
| Monterey Bay Chinese Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Avenidas | General support | $7,500 |
| Outward Bound Ca | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cal State Monterey Bay | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Uc Regents | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| California State University Northridge | General support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | General support for scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Alabama Huntsville | General support for scholarships | $2,500 |
| Caltech | General support for scholarships | $2,500 |
| William Marsh Rice University | General support | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General support | $2,000 |
| Ortop | General support | $2,000 |
| Contemporary Asian Theatre Scene Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General support | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Community Service | General support | $2,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | General support | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | General support | $1,000 |
| Alma Equine | General support | $1,000 |
| Baywood Elementary School | General support | $1,000 |
| Belmont-Redwood Shores Public School Fdn | General support | $1,000 |
| (Acvo) Vision for Animals Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Super Joey Foundation (Bay Area Chapter) | General support | $1,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Burlingame Community for Education Fdn | General support | $1,000 |
| Palo Alto Partners in Education | General support | $1,000 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School | General support | $518 |
| Child & Family Institute | General support | $500 |
| Little Children of the World | General support | $500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General support | $500 |
| Children's Health Council | General support | $500 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School | General support | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General support | $500 |
| MIT Hillel | General support | $500 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Couch
- Lucia Cha
- Susan Labicane
- Elizabeth Hammack
- Priscilla Chou
- Selina Cha
- Bruce Madding
Questions people ask
Does CM Capital Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15.
How much does CM Capital Foundation give?
$221,818 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs CM Capital Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Couch (Director), Lucia Cha (President & Director), Susan Labicane (Executive Director) and Elizabeth Hammack (VP & Sec, Exec Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does CM Capital Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and animals.