Memorial Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Memorial Fund Inc is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,600 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. 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$3,600
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$220,630
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $44,960 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,770 | 39 | $327,735 |
| 2024 | $44,960 | 28 | $251,035 |
| 2025 | $3,600 | 3 | $220,630 |
How to apply
Memorial Fund Inc 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 Memorial Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $3,100 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community outreach | $3,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of New York | Medical research | $500 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Community outreach | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Rosenthal
- Pat Mann
Questions people ask
Does Memorial Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Memorial Fund Inc give?
$3,600 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Memorial Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Rosenthal (President and Treasurer) and Pat Mann (VP).
What does Memorial Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, science and research and health.