The Gifford Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gifford Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $878,124 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $14,286 and the largest $500,000. 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$878,124
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$14,286
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $551,755 the year before.
50% 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 | $551,755 | 15 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $878,124 | 16 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
The Gifford Foundation Inc 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 Gifford Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $795,369 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $82,055 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Stanford Junior University | Head Men's Coaches Tennis Office Naming | $500,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis Tutoring | General Fund-sports & education | $106,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Men's Baseball | $100,000 |
| San Jose Sate University | Tower Foundation - Baseball | $50,000 |
| Temple University | Scholarship | $36,452 |
| West Chester University | Scholarship | $27,030 |
| Cal Poly State University | Scholarship | $20,233 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Scholarship | $18,573 |
| Junipero Serra High School | Volleyball program | $10,000 |
| RAC Gift Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Cal Athletics Fund | General Support | $2,261 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| San Diego State University | Scholarship | $775 |
| University Impact | General Support | $500 |
| Old Spanish Trail | General fund | $200 |
| Computer History Museum | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhodine R Gifford
Questions people ask
Does The Gifford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gifford Foundation Inc give?
$878,124 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $14,286.
Who runs The Gifford Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rhodine R Gifford (President).
What does The Gifford Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.