Private foundation · EIN 45-0898021 · Danville, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shoreline 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $158K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$158K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Peninsula Bridge ProgramSan Mateo, CAGeneral support$60K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral support$30K
East Palo Alto Academy FoundationPalo Alto, CAGeneral support$20K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Boys and Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CAGeneral support$10K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral support$10K
Asian Pacific FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$5,000
Malala FundWashington, DCGeneral support$2,100
Korean American Community Foundation of San FranciscoSan Jose, CAGeneral support$1,000

By state: California 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Shoreline Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, California, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Shoreline Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Shoreline Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $158K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Shoreline Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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