Private foundation · EIN 68-6224342 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

October Saints 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $500K total, median $50K. 22% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$500K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Un Refugee AgencyWashington, DCCharitable purposes$100K
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTCharitable purposes$50K
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CACharitable purposes$50K
Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MNCharitable purposes$50K
Project HopeWashington, DCCharitable purposes$50K
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CACharitable purposes$50K
Catholic Medical Mission BoardNew York, NYCharitable purposes$50K
Doctors Without BoardersNew York, NYCharitable purposes$50K
The Smile TrainNew York, NYCharitable purposes$50K

By state: District of Columbia 2 · New York 3 · California 2 · Connecticut 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

October Saints Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 October Saints 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 October Saints Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does October Saints Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (3 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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