Private foundation · EIN 81-0690611 · Half Moon Bay, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Graybird 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: 32 grants paid, $99K total, median $533. 97% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$99K
Median grant
$533
Stays in CA
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 27 of 32 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alliance of IdahoHailey, IDIn support of their mission to provide low-cost immigration legal services for families and to build a community that supports fairness, eq…$12K
Architects of Peace FoundationHayward, CATo support their mission to inspire social change by educating peace through the portraits and stories of world peacemakers.$10K
Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide necessities to enhance the quality of life for the coastal community. their guiding principle is "necessities for today. opportu…$10K
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$10K
Maiden Voyage ProductionsHalf Moon Bay, CAIn support of their mission to produce and support programs designed to foster inclusion and deepen understanding of different ways to live…$10K
Ayudando Latinos a SonarHalf Moon Bay, CATo support their mission to create a strong latino community fostering social wellness, mental health, education, immigration support, and…$10K
Sonrisas Dental HealthSan Mateo, CATo provide dental healthcare to underserved patients in san mateo county.$7,500
Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide necessities to enhance the quality of life for the coastal community. their guiding principle is "necessities for today. opportu…$5,000
Coastside Land TrustHalf Moon Bay, CADedicated to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the open space environment along the san mateo county coast.$5,000
Boys Girls Club of the CoastsideHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide a safe place to learn and grow through life enhancing programs in half moon bay, california.$3,000
The Fund for Sustainable TomorrowsHalf Moon Bay, CATo support their mission to showcase independent films made in or by california filmmakers, that explore social, cultural, education and en…$1,065
Heal ProjectHalf Moon Bay, CATeaches children where their food comes from, why it matters, and provides a refuge to reconnect with things that nourish them.$1,000
Sea HuggerHalf Moon Bay, CAInspires people to connect with and care for the marine environment by fostering stewardship through education and action.$533
Golden Ticket AwardEl Granada, CATo remove financial barriers to travel for graduating seniors who seek to broaden their horizons through international travel.$533
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$533
Heal ProjectHalf Moon Bay, CATeaches children where their food comes from, why it matters, and provides a refuge to reconnect with things that nourish them.$533
Ayudando Latinos a SonarHalf Moon Bay, CATo support their mission to create a strong latino community fostering social wellness, mental health, education, immigration support, and…$522
Heal ProjectHalf Moon Bay, CATeaches children where their food comes from, why it matters, and provides a refuge to reconnect with things that nourish them.$520
Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide necessities to enhance the quality of life for the coastal community. their guiding principle is "necessities for today. opportu…$515
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$510
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$510
The Rotary Foundation Half Moon BayHalf Moon Bay, CAIn support of their mission to unite people and take action to create lasting change in our communities and ourselves.$500
Heal ProjectHalf Moon Bay, CATeaches children where their food comes from, why it matters, and provides a refuge to reconnect with things that nourish them.$468
Heal ProjectHalf Moon Bay, CATeaches children where their food comes from, why it matters, and provides a refuge to reconnect with things that nourish them.$310
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$300
Boys Girls Club of the CoastsideHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide a safe place to learn and grow through life enhancing programs in half moon bay, california.$250
Senior CoastsidersHalf Moon Bay, CATo provide opportunities, services and resources that meet the needs of older adults.$80

By state: California 31 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

The Graybird Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Half Moon Bay, California, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 The Graybird 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 Graybird Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $99K across 32 grants, a median of $533.

Where does The Graybird Foundation give?

California (31 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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