The Radford Foundation
Accepts applications
The Radford Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,950 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,950
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,750
- Assets$35,794
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,700 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $14,400 | 6 | $56,334 |
| 2024 | $10,700 | 7 | $49,705 |
| 2025 | $16,950 | 5 | $35,794 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Radford 13810 la Paloma Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-2626 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 740-2250 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Grant application procedures available upon request |
What The Radford Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $16,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Next Door Solutions | Provide innovative prevention and intervention services to all families in santa clara county | $7,750 |
| Ronald McDonald House at Stanford | Create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children | $5,000 |
| Northern California Pga Foundation | Serving veterans, providing resources to pga members and their communities. | $2,500 |
| YMCA | Provide programs and services to strengthen the foundations of our community. | $1,500 |
| Project Avary | Surrounding children with a community of belonging where they feel safe enough to begin healing and where they are supported by other children and adult counselors who have a similar life experience as they do. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- John Radford
- Kathy Radford
- Douglas Duncan
Questions people ask
Does The Radford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant application procedures available upon request.
How much does The Radford Foundation give?
$16,950 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Radford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Radford (President), Kathy Radford (Cfo) and Douglas Duncan (Vice President).
What does The Radford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.