Donato Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donato Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$89,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $62,700 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,700 | 16 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $89,000 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Donato Family 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 Donato Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $78,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | General donation | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | General donation | $10,000 |
| In Real Life Movies Inc | General donation | $10,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | General donation | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Business school fund | $5,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | General donation | $5,000 |
| Burning Man Project | General donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the River | General donation | $5,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | General donation | $5,000 |
| Alma Future Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | General donation | $5,000 |
| Flux Foundation | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Great Turning Institute | General donation | $5,000 |
| Protect American River Canyons | General donation | $5,000 |
| Save the Redwood League | General donation | $3,000 |
| Embrace Kulture Inc | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Donato
- Craig Donato
- Maya Donato
- Sarah Donato
Questions people ask
Does Donato Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donato Family Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Donato Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristin Donato (President), Craig Donato (Director), Maya Donato (Director) and Sarah Donato (Director).
What does Donato Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.