Peninsula Endowment
Accepts applications
Peninsula Endowment is a private foundation in Mountain View, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$175,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $134,661 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $100,000 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $134,661 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 4 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peninsula Endowment FW LLP Attention Walter T Raineri, 801 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 335-7264, peninsula.endowment@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Innovation Grant application and information requested therein. |
| Deadlines | March 31st of each year |
| Restrictions | Restrictions found in Frequently Asked Questions documentation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $125,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficent Technology Inc | Fund innovation grant program award. | $50,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | Fund innovation grant program award. | $50,000 |
| Society for the Blind | Fund innovation grant program award. | $45,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | Fund innovation grant program award. | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter T Raineri
- Gary Dunning
- Barton W S Bassett
- Fred C Kohler
- Jimi Gilroy
- Alyah Thomas
- Michael Schwartz
- Elizabeth Kelly
- Kevin Chao
Questions people ask
Does Peninsula Endowment accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31st of each year.
How much does Peninsula Endowment give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs Peninsula Endowment?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter T Raineri (Board President Corporate President), Gary Dunning (Board Vice President Corporate Vice President), Barton W S Bassett (Board Treasurer Corporate CFO) and Fred C Kohler (Board Member at Large) among 9 officers and trustees.