The Middleton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Middleton Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $783,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$783,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $794,564 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $794,564 | 28 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $783,500 | 28 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
The Middleton 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 Middleton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $533,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $105,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Charity | $500,000 |
| MIT (Eaps) MIT (Eaps) | Charity | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic Committee United States Olympic Committee | Charity | $75,000 |
| Opportunity International Opportunity International | Charity | $50,000 |
| Kyoto Prize Symposium Kyoto Prize Symposium | Charity | $10,000 |
| Science History Institute Science History Institute | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ananda Church Ananda Church | Charity | $5,000 |
| Harward University Gift Hawards University Gift | Charity | $5,000 |
| Viewpoint School Viewpoint School | Charity | $5,000 |
| James Beard Foundation James Beard Foundation | Charity | $4,000 |
| Rancho Sante Fe Rotary Rancho Sante Fe Rotary | Charity | $3,700 |
| Coalition to Salute Amer Coalition to Salute Amer | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Leakey Foundation the Leakey Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| American School in London American School in London | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ca Highway Patrol 11-99 Ca Highway Patrol 11-99 | Charity | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Fnd California State Parks Fnd | Charity | $1,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Ocean Conservancy | Charity | $1,000 |
| Pollinator Partnership Pollinator Partnership | Charity | $1,000 |
| San Mateo Public Library San Mateo Public Library | Charity | $1,000 |
| SRF Fellowship SRF Fellowship | Charity | $1,000 |
| Stanford (Hoover Institution) Stanford (Hoover Institution) | Charity | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation the Heritage Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth Club of Ca Commonwealth Club of Ca | Charity | $600 |
| Filoli Filoli | Charity | $500 |
| SG Komen for the Cure SG Komen for the Cure | Charity | $400 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers M National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund | Charity | $200 |
| American Cornerstone Institute American Cornerstone Institute | Charity | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred A Middleton
Questions people ask
Does The Middleton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Middleton Foundation give?
$783,500 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Middleton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred A Middleton (President &).
What does The Middleton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.