Floyd Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Floyd Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $800,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $949,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $1.1 million | 79 | $21.7 million |
| 2023 | $949,500 | 85 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 82 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Floyd 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 Floyd Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $884,300 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $200,500 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $12,250 |
| Arizona | 3 | $11,250 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,250 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $4,250 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,250 |
| Kansas | 4 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | Capital campaing | $800,000 |
| Wayland Community Pool Inc | Annual fund | $110,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | Annual fund | $75,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | Annual fund | $12,750 |
| Hoover Institution | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Valley Presbyterian Church | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Smokies | Annual fund | $7,500 |
| Stanford University | Annual fund | $6,300 |
| Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children | Annual fund | $6,000 |
| Mercyworldwide | Annual fund | $5,500 |
| Shining Start Foundation | Annual fund | $5,250 |
| Avenidas | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| USA Swimming Foundation | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Cancer Kickers Soccer Club | Annual fund | $4,500 |
| Okizu Foundation | Annual fund | $3,500 |
| Community Foundationn for Metrowest | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Education Cooperative | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Brave Like Ellie | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Miami-Dade Public Library Inc | Annual fund | $500 |
| PAWS4YOU Rescue Inc | Annual fund | $500 |
| Special Olympics Northern California | Annual fund | $500 |
| Women's Bar Foundation | Annual fund | $500 |
| ALS Association | Annual fund | $250 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Annual fund | $250 |
| American Heart Association | Annual fund | $250 |
| American Kidney Fund | Annual fund | $250 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Annual fund | $250 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Annual fund | $250 |
| ASPCA Gift Processing Center | Annual fund | $250 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Annual fund | $250 |
| Boys Town | Anual fund | $250 |
| Care | Annual fund | $250 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Annual fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Floyd Jr
- Jeanne Floyd Downs
Questions people ask
Does Floyd Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Floyd Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Floyd Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William S Floyd Jr (President) and Jeanne Floyd Downs (Vp/Sec/Trs).
What does Floyd Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.