The Draper Foundation
Accepts applications
The Draper Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 114 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.4 million
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$188 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.3 million the year before.
51% 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 | $6.3 million | 87 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 114 | $188 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy C Draper 55 East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 599-9000 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing and the purpose of the funding should be stated clearly in the materials. |
What The Draper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 71 | $4.2 million |
| Texas | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Utah | 3 | $752,000 |
| New York | 12 | $338,264 |
| Florida | 3 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $115,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | Community outreach | $1.0 million |
| University of Texas Fdn Inc | Education program | $500,000 |
| The University of Utah | Education program | $500,000 |
| Bizworld Foundation | Education program | $500,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Education program | $333,333 |
| Brink Technology Inc | Education program | $250,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Education program | $250,000 |
| Bayorg | Environmental reform | $250,000 |
| Brink Technology Inc | Education program | $200,000 |
| California Policy Center | Education program | $200,000 |
| Voting Block USA Inc | Community outreach | $175,000 |
| UCLA | Education program | $150,000 |
| Art of Living Foundation | Community outreach | $150,000 |
| Point Owood Foundation Inc | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Point Owood Foundation Inc | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Education program | $100,000 |
| Csssa Foundation | Education program | $100,000 |
| California Policy Center | Education program | $100,000 |
| Carla and David Crane Foundation | Education program | $100,000 |
| Carla and David Crane Foundation | Education program | $100,000 |
| Benioff Childrens Hospitals | Medical research | $100,000 |
| Bizworld Foundation | Education program | $100,000 |
| Phillips Andover Academy | Education program | $60,000 |
| Canyon School Booster Club | Education program | $55,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art - NYC | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Outward Bound International | Education program | $50,000 |
| Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Education program | $50,000 |
| Endeavor Global Inc | Education program | $50,000 |
| Refugee Relief International Inc | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Sfmoma | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Ryder Institute | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Benioff Childrens Hospitals | Medical research | $50,000 |
| The Independent Institute | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Project Glimmer | Community outreach | $35,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | Medical research | $35,000 |
| UCLA | Education program | $30,000 |
| Smith College | Education program | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Draper
- Andrea Draper
- Jessica Draper
- William H Draper III
- Desiree Omran
- Hillary Draper
- Eleanor Draper
Questions people ask
Does The Draper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Draper Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Draper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Draper (President & Director), Andrea Draper (Director), Jessica Draper (Director) and William H Draper III (Secretary & Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Draper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.