Private foundation · EIN 47-6677046 · Pleasanton, California · Human services

Kevin and Debora Sweeney 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: 6 grants paid, $122K total, median $3,750. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$122K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop O'Dowd High SchoolOakland, CATransforming lives contribution and cor unum capital campaign$87K
Wefam United IncWindermere, FLEmpower at-risk-youths though sports, self-awarness, and etiquette$25K
St Raymonds Catholic ChurchMenlo Park, CAReligious organization$5,000
Hope Hospice & Health ServicesDublin, CAHospice & health services$2,500
Golden State HeatRichmond, CATo develop youth sports and fitness in the local community$2,040
Housing and Land Enterprise of MauiWailuku, HIAffordable housing for low and moderate income households in maui county$1,000

By state: California 4 · Florida 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Kevin and Debora Sweeney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pleasanton, California, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Kevin and Debora Sweeney 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 Kevin and Debora Sweeney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $122K across 6 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Kevin and Debora Sweeney Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Florida (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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