Cremona Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cremona Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $666,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$666,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $606,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $620,000 | 8 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $606,000 | 12 | $13.8 million |
| 2025 | $666,000 | 7 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
Cremona 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 Cremona Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $300,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamusa Nonprofit Corporation | To support arts, culture and humanities | $300,000 |
| Myriad USA | To support philanthropic giving overseas | $150,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | To support ucsf foundation's mission in advancing health wordwide | $100,000 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | To support pancreatic cancer patients and their families | $50,000 |
| The Concert Truck Performing Arts Inc | To support the concert truck's mission of strengthening communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to everyone. | $40,000 |
| Valley of the Moon Music | To support classical, romantic and post romantic chamber music on period instruments to audiences and expand horizons of musicians in apprenticeship and laureate programs. | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Hung
- Steven Okuhn
Questions people ask
Does Cremona Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cremona Foundation give?
$666,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Cremona Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Hung (Director, President) and Steven Okuhn (Director, Secretary, Treas).
What does Cremona Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and faith communities.