How to apply
The applicant organization provides a letter of intent online 30 days before the proposal grant date. The foundation will determine if the application is in the foundation's area of interest and will request an online proposal. The applicant can also provide a written grant proposal to the executive director. Contact: Mara Williams Low, 1760 the Alameda, San Jose, Ca, 4082756306 Deadlines: A letter of intent is required 60 days and a grant proposal 30 days prior to any board meeting Restrictions: The foundation primarily makes grants to organizations recognized by the irs under section 501(c)(3). The foundaiton most often makes grants to the support of direct services and capital projects, organizaitons that primarily provide services in santa clara county, organizations that have clearly stated strategic plans, incorporated measurable objectives, and have a track record of matching and exceeding performance goals.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.5M; Part I reports $2.8M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin - McKinley School DistrictSan Jose, CA | Franklin-mckinley school district summer school programming | $190K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA | Summer programming | $126K |
| Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, CA | Summer literacy program | $102K |
| YMCA of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | Ymca summer learning program | $97K |
| Kiwanis Club of San Jose FoundationSan Jose, CA | Scholarship program | $80K |
| City Year San Jose Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | City year san jos/silicon valley whole school whole child (wswc) program | $60K |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High SchoolSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $56K |
| School of Arts and Culture at MhpSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $53K |
| Via Services IncRedwood City, CA | Camp via west | $53K |
| 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA | 10,000 degrees college success programming in san jose | $52K |
| Diocese of San JoseSan Jose, CA | Tuition assistance | $52K |
| Envisioneers IncRedwood City, CA | General operating support | $52K |
| Latino Education Advancement FoundationSan Jose, CA | Leaf college access program | $52K |
| PivotalSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $52K |
| Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CA | Tuition assistance | $50K |
| Presentation High SchoolSan Jose, CA | Tuition assistance | $47K |
| Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CA | Sacred heart summer academy | $45K |
| Ace Charter SchoolSan Jose, CA | Ace charter high school: college success program | $43K |
| Children's Musical TheaterSan Jose, CA | Cmt community access program | $43K |
| Healthier Kids FoundationSan Jose, CA | Myhealthfirst san jose | $43K |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA | Coral summer learning program | $42K |
| Center for Training & Careers Inc Dba Conxion to CommunitySan Jose, CA | Bright futures afterschool mentoring and character development intensive camp retreat | $42K |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth IncMilpitas, CA | Fly law-related education programs | $38K |
| San Jose JazzSan Jose, CA | Sjz progressions program | $38K |
| Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and EmpowermentSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $38K |
| YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | General operating support | $38K |
| Archbishop Mitty High SchoolSan Jose, CA | Tuition assistance | $37K |
| Notre Dame High School San JoseSan Jose, CA | Tuition assistance | $37K |
| Alum Rock Counseling CenterSan Jose, CA | Mentoring & wellness program | $36K |
| Pacific ClinicsLos Gatos, CA | Strengthen families program | $36K |
| Somos MayfairSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $36K |
| Mindful Life ProjectRichmond, CA | Mental and emotional health and wellbeing programming for mt. pleasant elementary school district | $35K |
| Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolsSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $35K |
| Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CA | Elevate [math] and [cs] innovate | $35K |
| The Regents of the University of California (its Center for Educational ParBerkeley, CA | Destination college advising corps (dcac) | $32K |
| Elevate TutoringSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $30K |
| Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (macla)San Jose, CA | General operating support | $30K |
| The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA | The tech academies | $30K |
| Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $28K |
| African American Community Services AgencySan Jose, CA | General operating support | $27K |
| Breakthrough Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | Breakthrough silicon valley's 7-year college access program | $27K |
| Child Advocates of Silicon ValleyMilipitas, CA | General operating support | $27K |
| Grail Family ServicesSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $27K |
| San Jose Museum of ArtSan Jose, CA | Sowing creativity residencies for title i students | $27K |
| Silicon Valley Urban Debate LeagueMilpitas, CA | Provide educational enrichment to underserved students through speech & debate programming | $27K |
| Girl Scouts of Northern CaliforniaAlameda, CA | Got choices san jose | $26K |
| Junior Achievement of Northern CaliforniaWalnut Creek, CA | Ja san jose youth economic empowerment initiative | $26K |
| Peninsula College FundMilpitas, CA | General operating support | $26K |
| The Jose Valdes Math FoundationSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $26K |
| Art in ActionRedwood City, CA | Arts education porgram for underserved youth | $25K |
| Caminarfamily & Children Services DivisionSan Mateo, CA | Families and schools together (fast) | $25K |
| Community School of Music and ArtsMountain View, CA | Art4schools in alum rock union school district | $22K |
| Family Supportive Housing IncSan Jose, CA | Homework enrichment program | $22K |
| Music for MinorsSan Carlos, CA | In-school music education program | $22K |
| Sacred Heart Community ServiceSan Jose, CA | Sacred heart after school academy | $22K |
| Guadalupe River Park ConservancySan Jose, CA | Nature-based programs supporting environmental education and stem learning | $21K |
| New BalletSan Jose, CA | New ballet kids, first step, & continuing scholarship programs | $20K |
| Starting ArtsSan Jose, CA | After school music from around the world for title 1 schools | $18K |
| The Beat Within a Program of Intersection for the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | Writing and conversation workshops and bi-weekly magazine publication for at-risk detained at facilities in santa clara county. | $17K |
| Teatro VisinSan Jose, CA | General operating support | $14K |
About this foundation
The Leo M Shortino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Jose, California, 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.
Does The Leo M Shortino Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The applicant organization provides a letter of intent online 30 days before the proposal grant date. Deadlines: A letter of intent is required 60 days and a grant proposal 30 days prior to any board meeting.
How much does The Leo M Shortino Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 65 grants, a median of $35K.
Where does The Leo M Shortino Foundation give?
California (65 grants), per its latest filing.
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