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The Litchfield Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Rafael, California · EIN 472488698

The Litchfield Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,064 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $58,800 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$58,8007$1.4 million
2024$71,06412$2.5 million

How to apply

The Litchfield 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Litchfield Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$71,064

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of China Camp
San Rafael, CA
Charity committeed to keeping china camp open$15,000
Extrafoodorg
San Rafael, CA
Use excess food from any marin organization and deliver to nonprofit partners who serve vulnerable communities$10,000
San Rafael Public Library Foundation
San Rafael, CA
Building a better library for san rafael$10,000
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA
Scholarship fund in support of recipient$5,536
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA
Scholarship fund in support of recipient$5,302
Shifting Gears USA
San Rafael, CA
Develop, enhance, and support vocational training in young adults$5,000
St Anselm Church Restoration
Ross, CA
Restore and renovate saint anselm church$5,000
Next Generation Scholars
San Rafael, CA
Offers college prep curriculum$5,000
College of Marin (Scholarship Reimbursement)
Kentfield, CA
Scholarship fund in support of recipient$4,901
Next Generation Scholars
San Rafael, CA
Offers college prep curriculum$2,500
Downtown Street Teams
San Rafael, CA
Help end homelessness through the dignity of work and community$2,500
Kid Scoop News
Sonoma, CA
Create kid-friendly newspaper to encourage reading$325

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Litchfield Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Litchfield Foundation give?

$71,064 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Litchfield Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles Litchfield (Managing Director).

What does The Litchfield Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.

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