Michael and Catherine Podell Fund
Accepts applications
Michael and Catherine Podell Fund is a private foundation in Hillsborough, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $520,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$520,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $795,500 the year before.
55% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $795,500 | 22 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $520,000 | 20 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine H Podell 1201 Howard Ave Ste 301, Burlingame, CA 94010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 579-7900 |
| Restrictions | Charities must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). |
What Michael and Catherine Podell Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $407,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $62,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of SF | General support | $100,000 |
| Epacenter | General support | $75,000 |
| Ukranian Action | General support | $62,500 |
| UCSF Foundation | General support | $57,500 |
| Giffords Law Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Sage Compassion for Animals | General support | $25,000 |
| SF Symphony | General support | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $25,000 |
| The Achieve Foundation | General support | $23,000 |
| Foster Love | General support | $20,000 |
| Life Moves | General support | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspire Public School Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County | General support | $3,500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General support | $2,500 |
| Pollinator Partnership | General support | $2,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael H Podell
- Catherine H Podell
Questions people ask
Does Michael and Catherine Podell Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Michael and Catherine Podell Fund give?
$520,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Michael and Catherine Podell Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael H Podell (President) and Catherine H Podell (Secretary).
What does Michael and Catherine Podell Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.