Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation
Accepts applications
Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $457,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$457,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $450,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $450,000 | 55 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $457,000 | 55 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation 5 Pembroke Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 550-3838, mlafamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A letter describing the need, financial status, and member of the board of directors of the applying organization |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | It is left to the board's discretion to determine the extent of the award |
What Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $232,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $45,000 |
| New York | 3 | $27,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sempervirens Fund | Educational grant | $55,000 |
| Salvation Army | Evangelical grant | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Socal | Evangelical grant | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Public charity | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Map International | Medical grant | $15,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Medical grant | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animial Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Camp for All | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Encompass NW | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Medical grant | $10,000 |
| Green Foothills | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Ironman Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Job Train | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Mid-Peninsula High School | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Partners for Youth | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Pegasus Project | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Seattle Preparatory School | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| St Ann Chapel | Evangelical grant | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Whidbey Camano Land Trust | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Willamette University | Educational grant | $10,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cander Research Center | Medical grant | $7,000 |
| Adventures in Caring Foundation | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of San Mateo County | Public charity | $5,000 |
| California White Shark Project | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Stanford - Center for International Security & Cooperation | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Camano Island Parks | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Friends of Karen | Public charity | $5,000 |
| La Casa de Las Madres | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Lifewater International | Medical grant | $5,000 |
| Mary Lyon Foundation | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Occidental College | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Family Service | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Educational grant | $5,000 |
| Save the Redwoods | Educational grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William W Harris
- Robert N Harris
- John F Harris
- Jeff Whitsett
- Kristian Whitsett
Questions people ask
Does Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation give?
$457,000 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William W Harris (President), Robert N Harris (Vice President), John F Harris (Treasurer) and Jeff Whitsett (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.