Drew Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Drew Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.5 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.8 million | 22 | $13.4 million |
| 2023 | $5.5 million | 16 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 17 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Drew 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 Drew Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $250,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $251,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $200,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rework Training | General charitable purpose | $1.4 million |
| The Salem Academy and College | General charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General charitable purpose | $600,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| NXT Mission | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Norwich University | General charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Best Buddies International | General charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| USA Track and Field Foundation | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Donovon and Bank Foundation | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Myriad USA | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers Inc | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| National Army Museum Fund | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Sfa for Nmwa | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Todd Drew
- John L Drew
Questions people ask
Does Drew Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Drew Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Drew Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Todd Drew (President) and John L Drew (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Drew Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.