Two Friends Foundation
Accepts applications
Two Friends Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Rosa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,970 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,970
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $356,885 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $325,409 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $356,885 | 5 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $165,970 | 5 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shane C Kelley 643 Mill Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 310-2975 |
| What to submit | Written requests with explanation of intended use of funds. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are considered throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Grants have been made to qualifying tax exempt organizations for education, disaster relief, environmental and public benefit purposes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Two Friends Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $165,970 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hunters Point YMCA | Flag football program Academic Case Manager | $110,000 |
| Napa Valley State Parks Association | Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Visitor's Center interpretive exhibits updates. | $20,000 |
| Napa Valley State Parks Association | School trips / transportation to Bale Grist Mill | $20,000 |
| Napa Valley Give Guide | Gift matching to other donors | $10,970 |
| American Cancer Society | Youth Cancer Health Annual Conference | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shane Claridge Kelley
- Chandra Alana Ledah Kelley
- Gregory B Kogan
- Zoe Jansing Foss
- Jessica Ardizzone
Questions people ask
Does Two Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are considered throughout the year.
How much does Two Friends Foundation give?
$165,970 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Two Friends Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shane Claridge Kelley (President), Chandra Alana Ledah Kelley (Vice President), Gregory B Kogan (Treasurer) and Zoe Jansing Foss (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Two Friends Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.