Private foundation · EIN 87-3060133 · Woodside, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Small River 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: 12 grants paid, $266K total, median $15K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$266K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gladstone FoundationSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$88K
Lisa & Marcus Ogawa Endowed Fund ShsAtherton, CACharitable contribution$50K
Nishimachi FoundationWilmington, DECharitable contribution$20K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VACharitable contribution$20K
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CACharitable contribution$15K
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCCharitable contribution$15K
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYCharitable contribution$15K
Electronic Frontier Foundation IncSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$13K
US- Japan CouncilWashington, DCCharitable contribution$10K
North Caroline Disaster Relief RundRaleigh, NCCharitable contribution$10K
SF OperaSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$10K
Gunn Sports BoostersPalo Alto, CACharitable contribution$1,000

By state: California 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Delaware 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Small River Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodside, California, administered in care of Marcus Ogawa, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Small River 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 Small River Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $266K across 12 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Small River Foundation give?

California (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Delaware (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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