David & Diane Toole Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David & Diane Toole Foundation is a private foundation in Portola Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,200 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $50,000. 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$60,200
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$25,027
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,949 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,949 | 27 | $80,522 |
| 2025 | $60,200 | 27 | $25,027 |
How to apply
David & Diane Toole 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 David & Diane Toole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $56,400 |
| New York | 5 | $2,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $400 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ourmedia Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vista del Mar | Charitable | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | Charitable | $800 |
| Adl | Charitable | $500 |
| Blue Frontier | Charitable | $500 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Federation Family Children | Charitable | $500 |
| Second Harvest | Charitable | $500 |
| Americans United | Charitable | $400 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable | $400 |
| Fine Arts | Charitable | $400 |
| Hias | Charitable | $400 |
| City of Hope | Charitable | $300 |
| Glide | Charitable | $300 |
| J Jewish News | Charitable | $300 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | Charitable | $250 |
| Casa | Charitable | $200 |
| Filoli | Charitable | $200 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $200 |
| AARP | Charitable | $100 |
| Embarcadero Media Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| Tahoe Music Alive | Charitable | $100 |
| Wpvfpf | Charitable | $100 |
| Yad Lakishish | Charitable | $100 |
| Friends of Portola Valley Library | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- David Toole
- Diane Toole
Questions people ask
Does David & Diane Toole Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Diane Toole Foundation give?
$60,200 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs David & Diane Toole Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Toole (President/Director) and Diane Toole (Sec./Treas./Direct.).
What does David & Diane Toole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.