Urbanek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Urbanek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $520,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$520,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $309,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $309,000 | 17 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $520,000 | 20 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
Urbanek 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 Urbanek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $505,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifemoves | Unrestricted charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Foothill Deanza Foundation | Unrestricted charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsul | Unrestricted charitable donation | $40,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Samaritan House | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| San Diego Canyonlands | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| SMCCC Foundation | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | Unrestricted charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Preuss School | Unrestricted charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Maxwell Clinic | Unrestricted charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Jobtrain | Unrestricted charitable donation | $25,000 |
| League to Save Lake Tahoe | Unrestricted charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Woodside High School Foundation | Unrestricted charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Able Works | Unrestricted charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Healthy Cities Tutoring | Unrestricted charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Unrestricted charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Colorado Fou | Unrestricted charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Innovative Public Schools | Unrestricted charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Alpha Project | Unrestricted charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Irene Urbanek Ruiz
- Lida Urbanek
- Karel Urbanek
- Andrew Urbanek
- Matthew Urbanek
Questions people ask
Does Urbanek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Urbanek Family Foundation give?
$520,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Urbanek Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Irene Urbanek Ruiz (Secretary), Lida Urbanek (Ceo), Karel Urbanek (Cfo) and Andrew Urbanek (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Urbanek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.