The Drum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Drum Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$179,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,000 | 23 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $155,500 | 22 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $179,000 | 25 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Drum 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 The Drum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $137,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $36,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmelite Monastery of St Joseph | General support for monestary | $35,000 |
| Franciscan Missionary Sisters Our L | Support st clare's retreat and convent | $15,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | Contribution to scholarship fund for high school | $15,000 |
| Junipero Serra High School | Support tuition assistance for high school | $12,500 |
| Saint James School | General support for k to 8th grade school | $12,500 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| St Peter's School | General support for k to 8th grade school | $10,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | General support for 4th to 8th grade school | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support scholarhships | $5,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | General support for k-8th grade school | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support for k to 8th grade school | $5,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena School | Support tuition assitance program for k-8 grade school | $5,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Support scholarhip fund | $5,000 |
| Keep the Faith Inc | Support latin mass printing project | $5,000 |
| St Paul of the Shipwreck Church | General support | $5,000 |
| St Catherina of Siena Womens Club | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | General support for high school | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support for high school | $2,500 |
| Daughters of St Paul | General support for charitable projects | $2,500 |
| Woodside Priory School | General support | $2,500 |
| The Lumen Christi Institute | General support for academic center | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Convent | Support infirmary | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of San F | Support the help desk program | $1,000 |
| Action Institute | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Abbott
- Philip Hudner
Questions people ask
Does The Drum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Drum Foundation give?
$179,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Drum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Abbott (Director) and Philip Hudner (Director).
What does The Drum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.