Grants paid in 2024
18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College of CaMoraga, CA | Building new library | $2.5M |
| Habitat for Humanity East Baysilicon ValleyOakland, CA | For esperanza | $2.0M |
| Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA | General support | $1.5M |
| UC Davis School of Vet MedicineDavis, CA | For feline care - equipment and fellowship | $1.3M |
| Oakland ZooOakland, CA | General support | $1.0M |
| Pediatric Brain Tumor FoundationAtlanta, GA | General support | $1.0M |
| Wildcare (san Rafael)San Rafael, CA | General support | $1.0M |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | Hurricane helene & milton victims | $1.0M |
| Baker Institute for Children With Hearing LossPalo Alto, CA | For cochlear implants for children in need around the world | $500K |
| Children of the NightLos Angeles, CA | General support | $500K |
| American Red CrossSan Leandro, CA | Northern california fire disasters | $500K |
| University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | General support | $400K |
| Stephen Stiller Tunnels to Tower FoundationStaten Island, NY | General support | $350K |
| UC Davis School of Vet MedicineDavis, CA | Rift valley fever | $200K |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | Lmu campus ministry | $100K |
| National Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA | Sponsor 2 dogs; the rest is unrestricted | $50K |
| New Horizons FoundationNorth Hills, CA | General support | $50K |
| Vets Helping HerosBoca Raton, FL | General support | $50K |
By state: California 14 · Georgia 1 · North Carolina 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Meadowview Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Rafael, California, administered in care of Kim Bessolo, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Meadowview 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 Meadowview Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 18 grants, a median of $500K.
Where does Meadowview Foundation give?
California (14 grants), Georgia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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