The Violich Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Violich Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kentfield, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $550,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 14 | $31.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 20 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
The Violich Family 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 Violich Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $1.4 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $11,600 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Univ Women's Softball | Pav's women's softball head coachfund | $550,000 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Contribution | $310,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | The carla soracco and donna fong field hockey scholarship | $250,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Cofam | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School Foundati | Mc lacrosse wallpresident's discretionary fund | $30,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | Wyatt weisel high performance grant fund | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Memory Project | Contribution | $11,600 |
| Enloe Foundation | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institute at Stanford | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Getz sports center | $5,000 |
| Leslie J Nickels Trust | Forest conservation | $5,000 |
| Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Euthera Foundation | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Asian Art Museum | Contribution | $1,200 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul A Violich
- Adam Violich
Questions people ask
Does The Violich Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Violich Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Violich Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul A Violich (Director) and Adam Violich (Ceo).
What does The Violich Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.