Saw Island Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Saw Island Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$35.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 21 | $32.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 20 | $34.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 22 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | R Bruce Mosbacher 524 Moore Road Suite A, Woodside, CA 94062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 851-9990 |
| What to submit | Letter with pertinent information |
| Restrictions | Must be a tax exempt organization |
What Saw Island Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $120,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $34,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University | To advance knowledge about the conditions for interactions among democracy, broad-based economic development, hr, and the law. | $1.3 million |
| The Sailing Museum | Central hub for learnings, culture and community development and engagement. | $120,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Seeking to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for america and all mankind. | $100,000 |
| Ragazzi Boys Chorus | To promote excellence in musical performance and education. | $25,000 |
| Sports Challenge | Sports and education | $25,000 |
| American Theatre Wing | To inspire artists and audiences and nurture the entire theatre community. | $12,500 |
| Calmatters | Non profit journalism | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To support head and neck cancer research programs | $10,000 |
| The Hospital for Special Surgery | Medical research for treatment of orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions. | $10,000 |
| Mangawhai Education Trust | To fund and deliver secondary education services to mangawhai | $5,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Provide care for those who cannot afford it, fund education and research that will improve lives. | $5,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | To promote edducational equity by providing free, overnight, environmental learning experiences. | $5,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. | $2,500 |
| Castilleja School | To provide educational financial aid | $2,500 |
| Hunger Coalition | To end hunger in the community by providing wholesome food to those in need and by promoting solutions to the underlying causes of hunger through collaboration, education and advocacy. | $2,500 |
| Menlo School | To provide educational financial aid | $2,500 |
| Phillips Brooks School | Inspires students to love learning, to develop a spiritual nature, to communicate effectively, to be kind to others and to respect the uniqueness of each person. | $2,500 |
| Playworks Silicon Valley | To provide children access to safe, healthy play. | $2,500 |
| The Wood River Community YMCA | To truly build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities. | $2,500 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation | Family of foundations to help increase the flow of philanthropic funds to organizations worldwide. | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | Commissioning numerous world premieres, training some of opera's greatest young artists and being one of the worlds leading opera companies. | $1,000 |
| Start Rescue | Animal rescue and shelter | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Bruce Mosbacher
- Nancy Ditz Mosbacher
- John Ryan Mosbacher
- Emily Adams Mosbacher
Questions people ask
Does Saw Island Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Saw Island Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Saw Island Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists R Bruce Mosbacher (President), Nancy Ditz Mosbacher (Vice President), John Ryan Mosbacher (Secretary and Director) and Emily Adams Mosbacher (Treasurer and Director).
What does Saw Island Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and arts and culture.