Private foundation · EIN 82-1980761 · Larkspur, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Todd and Doris Ahlsten 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: 41 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $45K. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$3.1M
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$74M

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $3.1M; Part I reports $2.6M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global StrategiesAlbany, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$500K
The Ahlsten Foundation ScholarshipLarkspur, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$287K
Path Ministries InternationalBend, ORTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$185K
Feeding Nations Through EducationChico, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$150K
First Place for YouthOakland, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$150K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$125K
Legal Assistance for SeniorsOakland, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$125K
Shepherd's GateLivermore, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$110K
V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NCTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
Children RisingOakland, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
First Responders Childrens FoundatiNew York, NYTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OHTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
Many HopesNew York, NYTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$100K
UCSFSan Franisco, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$75K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$75K
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$65K
Opportunity JunctionAntioch, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$55K
International Justice MissionWashington, DCTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$50K
Soar for YouthBerkeley, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$45K
Camp Achieve Ed FundRichmond, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$45K
Foster the BaySan Jose, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$40K
Eastbay Formosan United Methodist CWalnut Creek, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$39K
St Luke Lutheran ChurchSanta Rosa, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$39K
World Resources GroupHarrisonburg, VATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$30K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$30K
Tiburon Baptist ChurchTiburon, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$30K
St Mark Lutheran ChurchSan Francisco, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$28K
Water FoundationOakland, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$28K
American Heart AssociationOakland, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$25K
Because Justice MattersSan Francisco, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$25K
Adopt a Family of MarinSan Rafael, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$20K
Allegro Organizationa SolutionsHouston, TXTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$20K
Serge Global IncJenkintown, PATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$20K
Marin Foster CareSan Rafael, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$7,500
Camp OkizuBerry Creek, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$5,000
Modern Day MissionArlington, TXTo provide charitable assistance in the community.$5,000
World VisionTacoma, WATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$1,624
Camp KesemStanford, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$1,000
Women's Philharmonic AdvocacySanta Rosa, CATo provide charitable assistance in the community.$500

By state: California 26 · New York 2 · Oregon 1 · North Carolina 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Larkspur, California, administered in care of Doris Ahlsten, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Todd and Doris Ahlsten 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 Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 41 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation give?

California (26 grants), New York (2 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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