Private foundation · EIN 26-1469601 · Los Altos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harrington Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $469K total, median $10K. 47% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$469K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CAHealth care services$50K
Rady Children's Hospital FoundationSan Diego, CATo restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children$40K
UCSF Foundation-Carol Franc BuckSan Francisco, CABreast care studies$40K
Women's Emergency NetworkCoral Gables, FLProvides financial assistance$40K
Wildlife Conservation NetworkLos Altos, CAElephant crisis fund$35K
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestRiverside, CAHealth care services$25K
Del Mar Community ConnectionsDel Mar, CACommunity assistance$20K
LucienteAbiquiu, NMAssisting underserved communities and providing fiscal sponsorship to other organizations with similar goals.$20K
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCAEncinitas, CAStrengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility$20K
OceanaWashington, DCOcean conservation$20K
Austin Film SocietyAustin, TXEmpower the community to make, watch, and love film$15K
Cal MattersSacramento, CATo increase transparency & hold government accountable while informing & engaging citizens around california$10K
Elakha AllianceSiletz, OREnvironmental protection and conservation$10K
Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DCAssist children of the world$10K
Kqed EducationSan Francisco, CAPublic radio$10K
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CATo inspire conservation of the ocean.$10K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYSupport for clean energy policies$10K
One ReefSanta Cruz, CACoral reef conservation and community empowerment$10K
Reproductive Freedom for AllWashington, DCAdvocating for comprehensive reproductive rights$10K
Society for Science and the PublicWashington, DCAdvancing science through education, literacy, and research support$10K
Streetlife-Duke University Big Ideas BenchDurham, NCEducational outreach$9,498
Austin Creative AllianceAustin, TXConnecting creatives with resources, fiscal sponsorship, grants, and sustainability tools, aiming to grow the local creative economy$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of San DieguitoCarlsbad, CATo provide youth development programs$5,000
Buda Volunteer Fire DepartmentBuda, TXProviding essential public safety services to the buda area$5,000
Del Mar Village AssnDel Mar, CAEnhancing the vitality of the village of del mar$5,000
Health Alliance for Austin MusiciansAustin, TXProvide affordable healthcare access$5,000
Independent Council on Women's SportsHenderson, NVEducational and advocacy purposes to protect fairness, safety, and opportunity in women's sports$5,000
Texas Women in Business - AustinAustin, TXProfessional development, networking, and community service for women$5,000
The Winston SchoolDel Mar, CAEducates students with diverse learning styles$5,000
University of Texas FoundationAustin, TXTo advance education$5,000

By state: California 14 · District of Columbia 4 · Texas 6 · Florida 1 · New Mexico 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Harrington Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos, California, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Harrington Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harrington Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $469K across 30 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Harrington Family Foundation give?

California (14 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Texas (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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