Tahoe Blue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tahoe Blue Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $118,212 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,408 and the largest $80,000. 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$118,212
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,408
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $943,655 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $943,655 | 33 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $118,212 | 28 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Tahoe Blue 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.
What Tahoe Blue Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $183,320 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $60,860 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Academy | Annual fund, penn fellows and ma celebrates | $80,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian tropical research institute | $50,000 |
| Urban School of San Francisco | Performing arts and community center | $33,333 |
| Urban School of San Francisco | Annual fund 2023-24 & endowment | $17,500 |
| Building 21 | General support | $10,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais School | General support | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Urban School of San Francisco | General support | $10,000 |
| 826 Valencia Inc | General support | $5,342 |
| California Film Institute | General support | $5,217 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian tropical research institute | $5,000 |
| Mill Valley Library Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian environmental research center | $2,500 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | General support | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Smithsonian tropical research institute | $2,315 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General support | $1,565 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General support | $1,045 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $1,045 |
| Glide Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | General support | $500 |
| Project Open Hand | General support | $500 |
| Outward Bound California | General support | $265 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Cycle for survival | $250 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | General support | $250 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | General support | $53 |
Officers and trustees
- Cherity Payne
- C Jason Payne
Questions people ask
Does Tahoe Blue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tahoe Blue Foundation give?
$118,212 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,408.
Who runs Tahoe Blue Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cherity Payne (President/Director) and C Jason Payne (Secretary/Cfo/Director).
What does Tahoe Blue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.