Danford Foundation
Accepts applications
Danford Foundation is a private foundation in San Carlos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $515,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$515,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $999,902 | 76 | $20.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 52 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 33 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Danford Foundation 990 Industrial Road Suite 206, San Carlos, CA 94070 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 482-3082, admin@danfordfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Submit to our website only and include financial statement; letter from IRS for (501)(c)(3)as well. Only contact us through our website. Email address is listed. |
| Restrictions | Must reside in the san francisco peninsula; northern California peninsula |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Danford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $118,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $41,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Floating Doctors | Health care services, supplies and experience to isolated areas and developing world | $515,000 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ | Research connectivity between freshwater activities and our fragile reefs, focused on marine and rain forest ecology and environmental justice for our fragile marine environment | $457,500 |
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital | Cancer research for children | $118,500 |
| Dogcamp Boquete Foundation | Provide food and assistance for rescue of animals | $41,200 |
| Sequioia Awards | College scholarships | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation | Hospital equipment | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SC | Nursing scholarships | $25,000 |
| Sheriff's Activity League | Youth programs providing academic achievements, health and wellness through mentoring and leadership development, buildings a bond between deputies, youth and the community. | $22,000 |
| Hannig Cup | A regatta for sailors in the community that raises money for various charities | $20,000 |
| One Life Counseling Center | Programs that provide counseling training, and seminars to live a porposeful inspired life | $15,000 |
| Kainos Home Training Center | Shelter and vocational programs for developmentally disabled adults | $12,500 |
| Dream Volunteers | Provide scholarships and development programming | $10,000 |
| Hearing Loss Association of America | Help from doctors diagnosis and subsidize hearing AIDS | $10,000 |
| Maitri | Provide residential care for people with aides | $10,000 |
| Marine Science Institute | Voyage and land programs for low income high school students | $10,000 |
| Mariners Scout Ship Tradewind | Youth development programs including sailing | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chairities Ba | Essential services for families that deal with child's medical crisis, removing barriers, strenghthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare | $10,000 |
| Sea Scout Ship Gryphon | Youth development programs including sailing | $10,000 |
| The Brain and Aneurysm Foundation | Organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures, making a difference in the lives of those affected by brain anueurysm | $10,000 |
| Pennisula Social Club Scholarship F | Scholarship fund for italian americans | $9,000 |
| Peninsula Conflict Resolution Cente | Parent education | $8,500 |
| California Inclusive Sailing | Improves quality of life for individuals and families offering freedom empowerment of sailing able-bodied people | $5,000 |
| Star Vista | Provide an array of free and low-cost services to help over 34,000 children, youth and adults each year who are dealing with substance abuse violence, mental health and other issues | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | University scholarships | $5,000 |
| San Mateo Historical Association | Educate on history with various subsidized programs | $3,500 |
| Mission Hospice Home Care | When you give to mission hospice you help provide comprehensive medical, emotional, and spiritual support for local residents, as well as bereavement services for family members. Your gift helps insure that everyone in our has access to compassionate care and comfort when needed most | $2,500 |
| NOH8 Campaign | Web and social media programs to fight discrimination and to educate on issues related to marriage, gender, and human equality | $2,500 |
| Boquete Hospice and Health Foundati | Provide assistance to elderly people | $2,500 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | Organization that advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabitation, research, and education. Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals who are injured, sick or abandoned since 1975 | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper | Environmental advocacy organization that uses science, and law to hold polluters accountable, stop destructive activities, and protect communities, ecosystems, and wildlife | $2,310 |
| San Mateo County Blue Star Moms | Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans.all supporting each other and their children while promoting patriotism. Focusing on their every single day mission that will never, ever, forsake the USA troops, veterans or the families of the fallen heroes | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Association of Disabled Sa | Sailing programs for people with disabilities | $2,000 |
| 1 Team 1 Dream | Community-driven initiative focused on elevating local small businesses, particularly through the "hands up lake county competition". Providing mentorship, training, and significant cash prizes to foster economic growth and resilience in lake county | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ted J Hannig
- Paula Uccelli
- Christine Ackermann
- Elmer Guerrero
- Stacy Talamantes
Questions people ask
Does Danford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Danford Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Danford Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ted J Hannig (President & CEO), Paula Uccelli (Director), Christine Ackermann (Director) and Elmer Guerrero (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Danford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and environment and conservation.