Porteous Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Porteous Family Foundation is a private foundation in Culver City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,545 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $108,545. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$154,545
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$108,545
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $147,045 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $127,045 | 16 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $147,045 | 15 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $154,545 | 16 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Porteous Family 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 Porteous Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $145,545 |
| Colorado | 2 | $8,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation Archdioces | Charitable | $108,545 |
| Kidworks | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Sacramento Blues in the Schools | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| West Coast Sports Association | Charitable | $3,000 |
| FC Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alameda Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Placer County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Revert Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ruckus Roots | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John B Porteous Jr
- Carol P Dailey
- Susan P Duke
- Robert F Porteous
Questions people ask
Does Porteous Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Porteous Family Foundation give?
$154,545 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Porteous Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John B Porteous Jr (Director), Carol P Dailey (Director), Susan P Duke (Vice President) and Robert F Porteous (Director).
What does Porteous Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.