Room to Breathe Project
Accepts applications
Room to Breathe Project is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
68% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 30 | $57.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 27 | $114 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Seth Boro and Jennifer Hamilton 135 Main Street Suite 850, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 361-5944 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not intend to make grants directly to individuals. |
What Room to Breathe Project funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $45,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $1.8 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $737,032 |
| New York | 2 | $216,880 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Hamilton/boro charitable fund | $1.0 million |
| US Foundation for Queens University of Kingston | Support peer health education programs | $732,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts | General support | $500,000 |
| San Francisco University High School | Capital fund | $250,000 |
| Stanford School of Business - GSB | Mental health fund | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | Well being program | $235,480 |
| Insead Management Education Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | Well being program | $101,810 |
| Tipping Point Community | General support | $100,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | Hamilton/boro charitable fund | $75,000 |
| Health Career Connection | Support programs | $72,000 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Support unconditional education program | $50,428 |
| Mission Graduates | General support | $50,000 |
| The Primary School - Bridge to Preschool | General support for preschool programming | $50,000 |
| Health Career Connection | Support programs | $28,800 |
| Senators Community Foundation | Support youth mental health initiatives | $28,500 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | Well being program | $25,045 |
| Children's Day School | Annual fund general support | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Designated gifts fund | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community of Ottawa Development Foundation | Camp infrastructure | $17,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | General support | $16,880 |
| Children's Day School | General support | $13,950 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | Well being program | $12,297 |
| San Francisco University High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Day School | General support | $9,350 |
| Wellness Together | Teacher appreciation comedy night | $7,000 |
| Share Our Strength | No kid hungry campaign | $5,032 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Hamilton
- Seth Boro
Questions people ask
Does Room to Breathe Project accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Room to Breathe Project give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Room to Breathe Project?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Hamilton (President) and Seth Boro (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Room to Breathe Project fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.