Storm Castle Foundation
Accepts applications
Storm Castle Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $764,499 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$764,499
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$67.1 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $424,300 the year before.
62% 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 | $424,300 | 21 | $32.1 million |
| 2024 | $764,499 | 38 | $67.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julia Loewy Davidson C/O Realize Cpa 220 Jackston St, Floor 2, San Francisco, CA 94111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 233-8120 |
| What to submit | The application should be in written form and sent to the foundation. The materials should state the objective of the organization, amount requested, and the principal managers of the organization. |
What Storm Castle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $356,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | Education | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Low income education assistance | $100,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Education | $50,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Medical research | $50,000 |
| University of Michigan | Education | $50,000 |
| Stpauls Episcopal Church | Community support | $35,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Education | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Education | $30,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $30,000 |
| International Rescue | Community support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Community support | $25,000 |
| United Religious Initiative | Religious | $25,000 |
| Life Moves | Community support | $20,000 |
| Questbridge | Dlai - 10/22/25 04:13pm worksheet private foundation | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Arts | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Education | $20,000 |
| The Smithsonian Institution | Education | $20,000 |
| California State University Sacramento | Education | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health and research | $10,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Warren Miller Performing Arts Center | Arts | $10,000 |
| Hooker County Community | Community support | $6,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | Arts | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Research | $5,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Community support | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Education | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Arts and music | $5,000 |
| Stanford University (Stanford Live) | Arts | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis | Education | $5,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | Community support | $4,999 |
| Museum of the Rockies | Arts | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Arts | $2,500 |
| Asian Art Museum | Arts | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate Bird Alliance | Education | $1,000 |
| Hillsborough Beautification | Community support | $1,000 |
| Bay Area Outreach and Recreation | Community support: disability | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia Loewy Davidson
- James A Davidson
Questions people ask
Does Storm Castle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Storm Castle Foundation give?
$764,499 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Storm Castle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia Loewy Davidson (President) and James A Davidson (Cfo/Secretary).
What does Storm Castle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.