Mirnahill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mirnahill Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 122 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants122
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $994,788 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $994,788 | 116 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 122 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Mirnahill 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 Mirnahill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $477,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $85,200 |
| New York | 13 | $65,622 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $65,000 |
| Indiana | 5 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $28,600 |
| Maryland | 4 | $28,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $27,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Papal Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $75,200 |
| University of Notre Dame | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| SV2 | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Peace Players | Unrestricted donation | $30,000 |
| Act | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Grass Root Soccer Inc | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Playworks | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Positive Coachng Alliance | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Right to Play | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| America Scores | Unrestricted donation | $16,500 |
| Bay Area Womens Sports Initiatives Inc | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Girls in the Game | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run of the Bay Area | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Oakland Genesis Soccer | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids (Rock) | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Ultimate Impact | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Up 2 US | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted donation | $12,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop (Forward Global) | Unrestricted donation | $12,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Grassroots Health | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Lovb Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Oakland Roots Soul Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Oakland Soccer Club | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Bikes | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Stanford University - Engineering | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| The Fit Kids Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Kinhaven School | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Save A Child's Heart | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Section Z Row 501 Inc | Unrestricted donation | $6,250 |
| John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Unrestricted donation | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Ford
- Celeste Ford
- Miranda Ford Rising
- Nathan Ford
- Hillary Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Mirnahill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mirnahill Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 122 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mirnahill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Ford (Director/Vice Chair), Celeste Ford (Director/Chair), Miranda Ford Rising (Director/Treasurer) and Nathan Ford (Director/Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mirnahill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.