The Fat Tire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fat Tire Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.8 million | 54 | $76.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 43 | $110 million |
How to apply
The Fat Tire 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 Fat Tire Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 7 | $613,517 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $350,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $101,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $35,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco | Educational resources | $1.0 million |
| JDRF T1D Fund LLC | Wellness | $250,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Wellness | $200,000 |
| Adventure Scientists | Environmental preservation | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | Community | $200,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Wellness | $200,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Poverty relief | $100,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Community | $100,000 |
| Conservation International | Community | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Educational resources | $51,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Rmi | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| The Solutions Project | Community | $50,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Tiam Foundation | Wellness | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Educational resources | $40,000 |
| Amazon Frontlines | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Spur | Community | $25,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund (Agroecology Fund) | Environmental preservation | $25,000 |
| Honnold Foundation | Educational resources | $25,000 |
| NDN Collective | Community | $25,000 |
| Curry Senior Center | Wellness | $20,000 |
| Glide | Community | $20,000 |
| Hamilton Families | Poverty relief | $20,000 |
| St Anthony's Foundation | Poverty relief | $20,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | Wellness | $20,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Educational resources | $15,000 |
| Activate | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| Canary Media | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| Densho | Educational resources | $10,000 |
| Grist | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| SF Parks Alliance | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| Stern Grove | Community | $10,000 |
| Waterorg | Wellness | $10,000 |
| Multiplier | Environmental preservation | $10,000 |
| JDRF | Wellness | $2,517 |
| NAMI | Wellness | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Wellness | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Jordan
- Karen Shishino Jordan
- Alison Jordan
- Connor Jordan
Questions people ask
Does The Fat Tire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fat Tire Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Fat Tire Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeff Jordan (Director), Karen Shishino Jordan (Ceo), Alison Jordan (Secretary) and Connor Jordan (Treasurer).
What does The Fat Tire Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.