Creekside Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Creekside Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
42% 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 | $1.8 million | 22 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 19 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Creekside 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.
What Creekside Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $1.0 million |
| California | 10 | $845,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | To support the facilities fund. | $900,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School | To support the thrive together capital campaign. | $500,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | To support the lpch capital facilities fund. | $100,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | To support the dachs prematurity research center support fund. | $100,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School | To support the crystal fest fund and for underwriting. | $65,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | To support the annual fund. | $50,000 |
| Wesleyan University | To support the wesleyan fund. | $50,000 |
| Wesleyan University | To support the endowed wesleyan scholarship. | $50,000 |
| The One Love Foundation | To support the general operating budget. | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan University | In support of women's lacrosse. | $25,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | General operating support. | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | To support the building bridges event. | $10,000 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School | To support the crystal annual fund. | $5,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais School | To support the capital campaign. | $5,000 |
| The Carey School | To support the carey fund. | $5,000 |
| There With Care of the Bay Area | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| Bates College | General operating support. | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | General operating support. | $1,000 |
| Wood River Bicycle Coalition | General operating support. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric B Dachs
- Katherine M Dachs
- Susan B Warburg
Questions people ask
Does Creekside Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Creekside Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Creekside Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric B Dachs (Director/Vice President), Katherine M Dachs (Presidient/Director) and Susan B Warburg (Secretary/Cfo).
What does Creekside Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.