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J-P Conte Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 814625648

J-P Conte Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.5 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.

Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.

56% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4.2 million29$74.5 million
2024$5.2 million25$91.1 million

How to apply

J-P Conte 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What J-P Conte Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California15$4.3 million
Massachusetts1$550,000
New Jersey3$200,500
New York3$50,000
Virginia1$12,286
Connecticut1$5,000
Pennsylvania1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 25 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hoover Institution
Stanford, CA
General support.$1.5 million
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Support the sda student emergency fund.$1.0 million
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA
Support education at harvard business school.$550,000
CPMC Foundation - Sutter Health
San Francisco, CA
General support.$416,667
Seo Scholars San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Support children's education$300,000
10000 Degrees
San Rafael, CA
Support low-income college scholarships$250,000
San Francisco Challenge - DBA America One
Berkeley, CA
General support.$250,000
The Branson School
Ross, CA
Support the education of young people.$200,000
Neighbors for A Better SF
San Rafael, CA
Support policies and leaders that make it easier for all residents to live and thrive in san francisco.$200,000
Christian Brothers Academy
Lincroft, NJ
General support.$100,000
Latino Action Foundation
Freehold, NJ
General support.$100,000
Pepperwood Preserve
Santa Rosa, CA
Support nature conservation$60,000
UCSF Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Support college education$50,000
St James Episcopal Church
San Francisco, CA
General support.$50,000
Somarts
San Francisco, CA
General support.$25,000
Brazil Foundation
New York, NY
Support and promote equity, socio-environmental justice, and opportunities in brazil.$25,000
Grace Church in New York
New York, NY
General support.$20,000
The American Lyceum
Catlett, VA
Rebuilding civil society through innovative research and hosting solution-focused debates$12,286
Access Reproductive Justice
Oakland, CA
Fund abortion and fight for reproductive healthcare in california$10,000
Challenged Athletes Foundation
San Diego, CA
Provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.$10,000
Five Ton Crane - PD Naga
Richmond, CA
General support.$10,000
Cycle for Life
Cromwell, CT
General support.$5,000
UJA - Federation of New York
New York, NY
General support.$5,000
Team Hydro Foundation
Wayne, PA
General support.$1,000
Rockit Live Foundation
Lincroft, NJ
General support.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does J-P Conte Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does J-P Conte Family Foundation give?

$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs J-P Conte Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jean-Pierre Conte (President), Judy Rossi (Secretary) and Tracy Hom (Cfo/Treasurer).

What does J-P Conte Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.

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