Tramiel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tramiel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $259,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$259,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $259,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $290,000 | 16 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $259,000 | 16 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $259,000 | 16 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Tramiel Charitable Trust 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 Tramiel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $174,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Holocaust Museum | Educational resources | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | Community | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Wellness | $25,000 |
| Israaid (US) | Poverty relief | $20,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Community | $20,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | Community | $20,000 |
| Stanford University | Wellness | $20,000 |
| FJC | Community | $15,000 |
| Chabad of Palo Alto | Community | $15,000 |
| Americans for Ben Gurion University | Wellness | $10,000 |
| Blue Star Families | Community | $10,000 |
| Jewish Silicon Valley | Community | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Wellness | $10,000 |
| Exploratorium | Educational resources | $9,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Educational resources | $9,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers | Community | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Tramiel
- Garry Tramiel
- Leonard Tramiel
Questions people ask
Does Tramiel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tramiel Charitable Trust give?
$259,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tramiel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sam Tramiel (Co-Trustee), Garry Tramiel (Co-Trustee) and Leonard Tramiel (Co-Trustee).
What does Tramiel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.