Private foundation · EIN 46-6354615 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tramiel Charitable Trust

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: 16 grants paid, $259K total, median $15K. 69% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$259K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCEducational resources$30K
Jewish Family and Children's ServicesSan Francisco, CACommunity$30K
American Red CrossSan Francisco, CAWellness$25K
Israaid (US)Beverly Hills, CAPoverty relief$20K
Folds of HonorTulsa, OKCommunity$20K
Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterPalo Alto, CACommunity$20K
Stanford UniversityRedwood City, CAWellness$20K
FjcNew York, NYCommunity$15K
Chabad of Palo AltoPalo Alto, CACommunity$15K
Americans for Ben Gurion UniversityChicago, ILWellness$10K
Blue Star FamiliesEncinitas, CACommunity$10K
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CACommunity$10K
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXWellness$10K
ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CAEducational resources$9,000
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAEducational resources$9,000
Peninsula VolunteersMenlo Park, CACommunity$6,000

By state: California 11 · District of Columbia 1 · Oklahoma 1 · New York 1 · Illinois 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Tramiel Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Tramiel Charitable Trust 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 Tramiel Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $259K across 16 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Tramiel Charitable Trust give?

California (11 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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