Sarlo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sarlo Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$41.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
70% 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 | $2.1 million | 18 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 32 | $41.1 million |
How to apply
Sarlo 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 Sarlo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $250,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Works Alliance | General support | $250,000 |
| Children Now | To provide core support for children now's behavioral health work. | $150,000 |
| Inseparable Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Safe & Sound | General support | $150,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Child trauma research project | $140,000 |
| National Center for Youth Law | To support ncyl's children's mental health work | $125,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Center for advancing dyadic care in pediatrics | $125,000 |
| Marin Children and Families Commission | First 5 marin | $112,750 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Youth power fund | $100,000 |
| Postpartum Support Center | General support | $100,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Ray dolby brain health center's brain wellness initiative | $80,000 |
| A Home Within | General support | $50,000 |
| Access Institute for Psychological Services | General support | $50,000 |
| Beats Rhymes and Life Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Calmatters | Mental health reporting initiative | $50,000 |
| Healing Together | General support | $50,000 |
| West Marin Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Leadership Institute | Work in marin | $50,000 |
| Parent Services Project Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Community Partners | In support of parent voices - marin county | $30,000 |
| California Coalition for Youth | General support | $25,000 |
| Hollister Youth Alliance | Field trips expenses | $25,000 |
| Open Source Wellness | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | Transform mental and behavioral health fund | $25,000 |
| Stephen C Rose Legacy Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Youth Transforming Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| The Ceres Community Project | Cbo medi-cal coalition | $20,000 |
| Ritter Center | General support | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Public Works Alliance | 2011 realignment project | $10,000 |
| Foster Forward | Youth transition funders group | $5,000 |
| March on Foundation | Generation up (genup) | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leah Albert
- Susie Sarlo
- Patricia Duffy
- Lisa Stone Pritzker
Questions people ask
Does Sarlo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarlo Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sarlo Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leah Albert (Executive Director), Susie Sarlo (President), Patricia Duffy (Secretary) and Lisa Stone Pritzker (Director).
What does Sarlo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.