Private foundation · EIN 33-0166134 · San Francisco, California

Donald P and Katherine B Loker 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: 25 grants paid, $329K total, median $600. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$329K
Median grant
$600
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Middlebury InstituteMonterey, CAEducation$300K
Monterey Museum of ArtMonterey, CACultivate curiosity in the visual arts and engage community with the diversity of california art - past, present, and future.$5,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALHelping to resolve conflict and advance racial and social justice$4,000
Ucc Community Sapper MiddleburyMiddlebury, VTLearn to love and follow jesus and grow deeper in faith.$4,000
St Ignatius ParishSan Francisco, CASupporting various church activities and programs$3,500
Planned ParenthoodSan Rafael, CAHelping to fund quality and affordable access to healthcare.$2,000
Rocket Dog RescueOakland, CATo save dogs from abuse, neglect and death at overcrowded shelters and places them in loving homes.$2,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAOther charitable purposes.$1,200
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesEast Boothbay, METo advancing science and finding ocean solutions$1,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDTo provide lifesaving medical care to those most in need.$1,000
San Francisco SPCASan Francisco, CATo support the education, prevention and rescue of animals$800
Covenant HouseOakland, CAProvide safe housing and holistic care to youth ages 12-24 experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking.$600
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CATo provide funds for educational purposes$600
Grand Circle FoundationBoston, MATo provide education, natural resource and social support to those in need$500
Newton Teachers AssociationNewtonville, MATeachers association$500
Meals on WheelsSan Francisco, CATo allow homebound seniors to continue to live in their homes with dignity and independence.$400
Environmental DefenseWashington, DCTo support environmental education and awareness$300
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCMaking a lasting impact on the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world$300
Corporation of Fine Arts MuseumSan Francisco, CATo promote arts and serving a broad and diverse constituency with exhibitions and programs that inform, educate, inspire, and entertain.$299
World Wildlife FundSan Francisco, CATo protect endangered animals.$250
Project Open HandSan Francisco, CATo help end hunger.$225
Glide Memorial ChurchSan Francisco, CAChurch community built on an inclusive faith tradition. coming together to move us further toward true social and racial justice.$200
Habitat for HumanityOakland, CABrings people together to build homes, communities and hope.$200
Ca State ParksSacramento, CASupporting the opeartion of california's public parks$100
Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CAAdvances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education$100

By state: California 16 · Alabama 1 · Vermont 1 · Virginia 1 · Maine 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Donald P and Katherine B Loker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Donald P and Katherine B Loker 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 Donald P and Katherine B Loker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $329K across 25 grants, a median of $600.

Where does Donald P and Katherine B Loker Foundation give?

California (16 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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