Private foundation · EIN 68-0397103 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stupski Foundation

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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 2024 Form 990-PF: 205 grants paid, $52M total, median $150K. 52% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
205
$52M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in CA
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$169M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 205 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CATo support advising transformation at San Francisco State University.$2.5M
Cal State East Bay Educational FoundationHayward, CATo support a more visible, accessible, and equitable advising system that enhances student engagement and success through space modernizati…$2.5M
Freedom Community ClinicOakland, CATo provide general operating support.$2.0M
Hawaii Land TrustHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$1.5M
Kalihi Palama Health CenterHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$1.5M
Alameda Health System FoundationOakland, CATo support the expansion of palliative care services.$1.4M
Hawaii Good Food AllianceKaunakakai, HITo provide general operating support.$1.0M
Hawaii Public Health InstituteHonolulu, HITo provide general operating and support the Hawaii Community Health Workers Association program and the implementation of payment models f…$940K
Community Clinic of Maui IncWailuku, HITo provide general operating support.$800K
Maui Economic Development BoardKihei, HITo support the STEM works program and provide general operating support.$725K
Waimnalo Health CenterWaimnalo, HITo provide general operating support.$700K
Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CATo sponsor the Perennial Sunflower project's Convening for White Men in Philanthropy Who Are Working to Advance Equity & Justice and suppor…$650K
Elepaio Social ServicesWaianae, HITo provide general operating support.$600K
Hana HealthHana, HITo provide general operating support.$600K
Purple Maia FoundationAiea, HITo support the Food Policy program of Purple Maia and support the Hiapo Workforce Development Program.$600K
San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support the ReWork the Bay program and fund the Stupski Foundation Donor Advised Fund.$590K
Mental Health Association in Hawaii IncHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support and support the 18th Annual Mental Health Awareness and Awards Celebration.$574K
Boys & Girls Club of Maui IncKahului, HITo provide general operating support.$550K
Center for Empowered Politics Education FundOakland, CATo support the Grassroots Democracy Initiative project.$500K
ClimbhiHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$500K
DevmissionSan Francisco, CATo provide general operating support.$500K
First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, COTo support the California Tribal Fund's investment in the viability and visibility of California Tribal Nations, communities, and families.$500K
Hawaii Foodbank IncHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$500K
Kitchen Table AdvisorsBerkeley, CATo provide general operating support.$500K
Kakua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family ServicesHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$500K
Movement Strategy CenterOakland, CATo support the HEAL Food Alliance project.$500K
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support the implementation of a partnerships pilot to prevent unnecessary family separation of children 0-5 years in the child welfare s…$500K
50canWashington, DCTo support the HawaiiKidsCAN project.$475K
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HITo support the COFA Medicaid outreach and enrollment efforts of The Fund for Health Equity and support the Promising Minds initiative to in…$450K
Coop CareersNew York, NYTo provide general operating support.$400K
DreamorgOakland, CATo provide general operating support.$400K
Hospice Maui IncWailuku, HITo support the expansion of palliative care for a new home-based palliative care program serving Maui County, including the islands of Maui…$400K
Nourish CaliforniaOakland, CATo provide general operating support.$400K
Public Health Foundation Enterprises IncCity of Industry, CATo support the California Abundant Birth Project and support the SisterWeb Project.$400K
The Education TrustWashington, DCTo provide general operating support.$400K
Emerging Practitioners in PhilanthropyAlexandria, VATo provide general operating and sponsor the 2024 annual conference and support the conference scholarship fund.$398K
Community Youth Center of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CATo support the API council project.$388K
On Lok Day ServicesSan Francisco, CATo support the build out of On Lok's Enhanced Care Management Program.$375K
We Are OceaniaHonolulu, HITo support the annual Micronesian Youth Summit 2024 and provide general operating support.$370K
Oakland Kids FirstOakland, CATo provide general operating support.$350K
Lifelong Medical CareBerkeley, CATo increase Lifelong Medical Care's capacity to provide primary palliative to the populations they serve.$334K
Vision y CompromisoLos Angeles, CATo support the creation of a Community-based serious illness program for primarily Spanish-speaking Latino communities in Alameda and San F…$303K
BravenChicago, ILTo provide general operating support.$300K
California Black Power NetworkLong Beach, CATo provide general operating support.$300K
Center for Tomorrow's LeadersHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Coalition for Humane Immigrant RightsLos Angeles, CATo provide general operating support.$300K
Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, MOTo support the Food and Farm Communications Fund.$300K
Hawaii Alliance for Progressive ActionKapaa, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and EconomicHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Hawaii Childrens Action NetworkHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Hawaii Science and Technology MuseumHilo, HITo provide general operating and support the expansion of community outreach to increase STEM awareness and exposure within Hilo and its ou…$300K
Hawaii Wildfire Management OrganizationWaimea, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Honolulu Civil Beat IncHonolulu, HITo provide general operating support.$300K
Power CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo provide general operating support.$300K
Silicon Valley Community FoundationMountain View, CATo support the California Black Freedom Fund.$300K
The Village MethodUnion City, CAto provide general operating support.$300K
Urban Ed AcademySan Francisco, CATo provide general operating support.$300K
Collaborative Support ServicesLos Gatos, CATo support the Commit to Keiki project and support the development of the Community-Based Kindergarten Readiness Continuum program serving…$285K
Feed the Hunger FundSan Francisco, CATo provide general operating support.$285K
Social Good FundRichmond, CATo support the BAY-Peace project and support the Food & Agriculture Action Coalition Toward Sovereignty (FAACTS) project.$275K

By state: California 107 · Hawaii 69 · District of Columbia 4 · Colorado 1 · New York 4 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Stupski Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Lorree Novotny, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Stupski Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Stupski Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $52M across 205 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Stupski Foundation give?

California (107 grants), Hawaii (69 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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