Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
Accepts applications
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.1 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$134 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 79 | $118 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 89 | $134 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eunice Valentine - Crescent Porter 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 561-6540 |
| What to submit | For the foreseeable future, all grantmaking will occur through a request for proposal process. |
| Deadlines | Organizations invited to submit a proposal will receive detailed instructions via email. |
| Restrictions | The crescent porter hale foundation's strategic focus has shifted over the past few years to invest more substantially in middle school youth programs, food security for seniors, and K-8 catholic school scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Crescent Porter Hale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 86 | $6.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Basic Fund | K-8 scholarships | $1.1 million |
| San Francisco & Marin Food Bank | Safety net | $225,000 |
| Alameda Co Community Food Bank | Safety net | $200,000 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | Middle school youth | $200,000 |
| Extrafood Org | Safety net | $200,000 |
| Aim High for High School | Middle school youth, education | $153,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Middle school youth | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | Safety net | $150,000 |
| North Marin Community Services | Middle school youth | $150,000 |
| Smart | Middle school youth | $150,000 |
| Baycat | Middle school youth | $145,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | Middle school youth | $130,000 |
| 826 Valencia | Middle school youth | $125,000 |
| East Bay Asian Youth Center | Middle school youth | $125,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County | Middle school youth | $125,000 |
| Mission Graduates | Middle school youth | $125,000 |
| Project Avary | Middle school youth | $125,000 |
| Alliance of Mission Dist Catholic Schools | K-8 scholarships | $120,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Middle school youth | $120,000 |
| First Graduate | Middle school youth | $120,000 |
| Mercy Retirement & Care Center | Safety net | $101,000 |
| Berkeley Food Network | Safety net | $100,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Middle school youth | $100,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | Education | $100,000 |
| Face-Family Aid Catholic Education | Education | $100,000 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center | Middle school youth | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | Safety net | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | Safety net | $100,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars Inc | Middle school youth | $100,000 |
| Sos Meals on Wheels | Safety net | $100,000 |
| West Marin Senior Services | Safety net | $100,000 |
| White Pony Express | Safety net | $100,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Middle school youth | $100,000 |
| Cantare Con Vivo | Middle school youth | $94,000 |
| Soar for Youth | Middle school youth | $90,000 |
| Community Resources for Science | Middle school youth | $80,000 |
| Women's Audio Mission | Middle school youth | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco | Middle school youth | $70,000 |
| Waterside Workshops | Middle school youth | $65,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | Middle school youth | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory P Ryan
- Mary Romo
- Kirk Syme
- Christina Alvarez
- Suzan Bateson
- Alec Lee
- Anna Nordberg
- Deborah Sims
- Loraine Stuart
Questions people ask
Does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Organizations invited to submit a proposal will receive detailed instructions via email..
How much does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Crescent Porter Hale Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory P Ryan (President), Mary Romo (Secretary), Kirk Syme (Treasurer) and Christina Alvarez (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.