The Endurance Fund
Accepts applications
The Endurance Fund is a private foundation in Nicasio, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,070 and the largest $3.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,070
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $260,266 the year before.
64% 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 | $260,266 | 31 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 49 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert G Schiro 1749 Nicasio Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 488-4311 |
| What to submit | The Foundation does not have an application form, but requires details of the purpose of the grant and verification of the tax-exempt status of donees. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions or other factors. |
What The Endurance Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $3.5 million |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $2.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 3 | $120 |
| Maine | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | The Reliance Fund | $3.3 million |
| Vanguard Charitable Program | General Support | $2.6 million |
| Vanguard Charitable Program | The Granite Fund | $50,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Program | The Meili Fund | $50,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Council Dinner | $26,091 |
| Vanguard Charitable Program | Facilitation of grant making | $25,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Job Training | $18,900 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Job Training | $16,100 |
| Kingswood-Oxford School | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Health-Connectedorg | #comprehensivesexed | $10,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Vast | $7,100 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Vast | $6,225 |
| LEAP Lagunitas School Savers | General Support | $5,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | General Support - Stewardship | $5,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Emergency Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Marin Country Day School | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Branson School | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Pomona College | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Endowment Fund | $4,000 |
| Kqed | General Suppport | $2,000 |
| Osher Marin Jewish Community Center | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Helena Endowment Trust | General Support | $1,550 |
| Dominican University of California | Athletics Program | $1,500 |
| St Helena Endowment Trust | General Support | $1,500 |
| Vivalon | General Support | $1,070 |
| Friends of the Library Fairfax | General Support | $1,039 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General Support | $1,000 |
| West Marin Senior Services | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Play Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| EarthJustice | General Support | $1,000 |
| EarthJustice | General Support | $1,000 |
| SFMarin Food Bank | General Support | $1,000 |
| Nicasio Volunteer Fire Dept | General Support | $500 |
| National Parks Conservation Associa | General Support | $500 |
| Ross Valley Players | General Support | $500 |
| Pacific Forest Trust | General Support & Watershed Project | $500 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Cente | Woodacre Park | $500 |
| Marin Symphony | General Support | $500 |
| Mother Jones | General Support | $500 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert G Schiro
- Dorene C Schiro
Questions people ask
Does The Endurance Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Endurance Fund give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,070.
Who runs The Endurance Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert G Schiro (Trustee) and Dorene C Schiro (Trustee).
What does The Endurance Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and environment and conservation.