HP Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HP Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.0 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $235,872 and the largest $9.3 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$12.0 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$235,872
- Largest grant$9.3 million
- Assets$51.5 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.8 million the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11.1 million | 14 | $83.4 million |
| 2022 | $13.2 million | 15 | $74.0 million |
| 2023 | $19.8 million | 21 | $63.7 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 16 | $51.5 million |
How to apply
HP 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 HP Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $9.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $540,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $535,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $421,745 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400,000 |
| New York | 2 | $290,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $281,353 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Charitable | $9.3 million |
| Trust for the National Mall | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Girl Rising | Charitable | $540,000 |
| 1MT Cares | Charitable | $500,000 |
| YMCA of the USA | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Junior Achievement Worldwide | Charitable | $281,353 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $275,000 |
| Care | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | Charitable | $221,745 |
| Global Impact | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Nabu | Charitable | $200,000 |
| United Nations Development Programme | Entrepreneurial skills development initiative for the sdgs | $90,000 |
| Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Careervillage | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michele Malejki
- Matt Buckley
- Stephanie Bormann
- Phyllis Turner-Brim
- Olga Marruffo
- Ernest Nicols
- Antonio Lucio
- Carol Surface
- Anneliese Olson
- Alex Cho
- Stella Low
- Kristen Ludgate
Questions people ask
Does HP Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HP Foundation give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $235,872.
Who runs HP Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michele Malejki (Executive Director (Start 11/24)), Matt Buckley (Executive Director (Thru 11/24)), Stephanie Bormann (Deputy Director) and Phyllis Turner-Brim (Secretary/Interim Audit Chair) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does HP Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.