Drapkin California Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Drapkin California Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$63,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $58,000 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 13 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Drapkin California Charitable 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 Drapkin California Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $46,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $13,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | General operating support | $13,000 |
| Filoli Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gamble Garden | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Ability Path | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Avenidas | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Committee for Green Foothills | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kenyon Parents Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sempervirens Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Well Trained Horses | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy S Drapkin
Questions people ask
Does Drapkin California Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Drapkin California Charitable Foundation give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Drapkin California Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy S Drapkin (Trustee).
What does Drapkin California Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.