The Markkula Foundation
Accepts applications
The Markkula Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $485,246 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,125 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$485,246
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,125
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $704,150 the year before.
30% 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 | $704,150 | 36 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $485,246 | 10 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | armas c jr and linda markkula po box 620170, woodside, CA 94062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 365-4646 |
What The Markkula Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $485,246 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School | unrestricted | $275,000 |
| San Francisco 49er Foundation | unrestricted | $111,200 |
| Santa Clara University | unrestricted | $43,500 |
| Independent Institute | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Resurge International | Unrestricted | $10,250 |
| Montalvo Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JW House | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Computer History Museum | unrestricted | $4,096 |
| CityTeam Ministries | unrestricted | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- A C Markkula Jr
- Linda Markkula
Questions people ask
Does The Markkula Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Markkula Foundation give?
$485,246 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,125.
Who runs The Markkula Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists A C Markkula Jr (Dir, Pres, Ceo) and Linda Markkula (Dir, VP, Sec).
What does The Markkula Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.