Private foundation · EIN 68-0233907 · Mill Valley, California · Education

The Binkley 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: 17 grants paid, $257K total, median $8,500. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$257K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 4 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Foundation Cancer CenterSan Francisco, CADonation$150K
Foundation to Advance Vascular CureRedwood City, CADonation$19K
Compassion Without BordersSanta Rosa, CADonation$10K
Vern Glenn InvitationalMill Valley, CADonation$1,100

By state: California 14 · Connecticut 1 · Louisiana 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Binkley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, California, administered in care of F M Binkley Director, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 The Binkley 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 The Binkley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $257K across 17 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does The Binkley Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Louisiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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