Kalbach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kalbach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,529 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$10,529
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$108,743
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,856 | 13 | $118,900 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 4 | $118,719 |
| 2025 | $10,529 | 12 | $108,743 |
How to apply
Kalbach 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 Kalbach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $529 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| El Camino Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| KDFC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Food Program | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Services Agency | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marquette University | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Unrestricted | $529 |
| Alzheimer's Research | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Civicorps | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary W Kalbach
- Sherron Kalbach
Questions people ask
Does Kalbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kalbach Family Foundation give?
$10,529 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kalbach Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary W Kalbach (Chief Executive Officer) and Sherron Kalbach (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Kalbach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.