Northern California DX Foundation
Accepts applications
Northern California DX Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $241,228 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $165,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$241,228
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$165,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,280 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 | $65,282 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $165,280 | 18 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $241,228 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald Greenbaum 27 Pill Hill Lane, Duxbury, MA 02332 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 424-5928, don@aurumtel.com |
| What to submit | Special format- complete description of program |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Northern California DX Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $209,203 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,530 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Grant | $165,500 |
| Individual | Grant | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scientific research | $18,000 |
| Individual | Grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Grant | $8,698 |
| Individual | Yourth camp | $8,000 |
| Individual | Grant | $4,500 |
| Mediterraneo DX Club | Grant | $2,005 |
| Radio Club de Provins | Grant | $2,000 |
| Contest University Inc | Reward | $1,530 |
| Individual | Grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Greenbaum
- Kevin Rowett
- Craig Thompson
- George Wallner
- Tom Berson
- Richard Seifert
- Lee Finkel
- John Miller
- Ned Stearns
- Glenn Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Northern California DX Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Northern California DX Foundation give?
$241,228 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Northern California DX Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Greenbaum (Treasurer), Kevin Rowett (President), Craig Thompson (Vice President) and George Wallner (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Northern California DX Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.