Small River Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Small River Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $266,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $87,500. 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$266,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$87,500
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $174,500 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $300,000 | 8 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $174,500 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Small River 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $176,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Foundation | Charitable contribution | $87,500 |
| Lisa & Marcus Ogawa Endowed Fund SHS | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Nishimachi Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Us- Japan Council | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| North Caroline Disaster Relief Rund | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| SF Opera | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Gunn Sports Boosters | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcus Ogawa
Questions people ask
Does Small River Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Small River Foundation give?
$266,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Small River Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcus Ogawa (President).