Private foundation · EIN 91-6566886 · Hillsborough, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Probst Fam 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: 6 grants paid, $251K total, median $16K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$251K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United States Olympic and Paralympic CommitteeColorado Springs, COTo generate support for the benefit of the usopc and its atheletes$102K
V FoundationCary, NCTo support cancer research$102K
Higher Ground Sun Valley IncKetchum, IDTo enchance quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education$23K
Mills-Peninsula Hospital FoundationSacramento, CATo serve the community by encouraging financial support for quality health care$10K
The Liahona Motu FoundationRedwood City, CATo empower high school students to strive for greatness$10K
Kukio Hoomana FundKailuakona, HITo foster a thriving and resilient hawai'i island community$5,000

By state: Colorado 1 · North Carolina 1 · Idaho 1 · California 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Probst Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hillsborough, California, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Probst Fam 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 Probst Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $251K across 6 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Probst Fam Foundation give?

Colorado (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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