Private foundation · EIN 84-3809081 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

So Inclined Philanthropic 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: 5 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $60K. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$1.2M
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CASupporting cancer research$1.0M
American Friends of Tel Aviv University IncNew York, NYSupporting higher education$89K
San Mateo County Health FoundationSan Mateo, CASupporting medical clinics$60K
Thunderbird Lodge Preservation SocietyIncline Village, NVSupporting historical site preservation$25K
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCSupporting gun violence prevention$1,000

By state: California 2 · New York 1 · Nevada 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Kevin McAuliffe, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does So Inclined Philanthropic 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 So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 5 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation give?

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

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