Priem Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Priem Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $29.4 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $27.6 million. 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$29.4 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$27.6 million
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28.5 million the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29.0 million | 14 | $139 million |
| 2023 | $28.5 million | 11 | $124 million |
| 2024 | $29.4 million | 15 | $104 million |
How to apply
Priem 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Priem Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $27.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.1 million |
| California | 13 | $708,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Educational facility | $27.6 million |
| Pretty Human Inc | Educational | $1.1 million |
| Find Your Light Foundation | Educational | $260,000 |
| The Taylor Family Foundation | Educational | $150,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Educational | $100,000 |
| The Orion Fund | Educational | $25,000 |
| Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation | Community improvement | $25,000 |
| The TLC Foundation for the Blind | Community improvement | $25,000 |
| Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center | Educational | $24,000 |
| Sunflower Hill | Community improvement | $24,000 |
| Sonrise Equestrian Foundation | Educational | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Needs Network | Community improvement | $15,000 |
| Reins in Motion Foundation | Community improvement | $15,000 |
| New Haven Schools Foundation | Educational | $15,000 |
| Golden Gate Area Council Inc Boy Scouts of America | Community improvement | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis Priem
- Edward Miles
- Fred B Weil
Questions people ask
Does Priem Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Priem Family Foundation give?
$29.4 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Priem Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Curtis Priem (Director, President, Ceo), Edward Miles (Director, Vice President) and Fred B Weil (Assistant Secretary).
What does Priem Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.