Private foundation · EIN 94-3335952 · Atherton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen and Margaret Gill Family 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: 11 grants paid, $321K total, median $20K. 55% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$321K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roland Park Community FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral support$75K
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CAFunding for the sfcm vocal fund$75K
Olmsted NetworkWashington, DCSupport mission of olmsted network$75K
United Religions InitiativeSan Francisco, CAAction to end religously motivated violence$20K
San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CATo support ballet performances and education$20K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYGeneral support$20K
Episcopal Community ServicesSan Francisco, CATo support community services in san francisco$10K
Planned Parenthood Mar MonteSan Jose, CAProvide access to comprehensive reproductive health$10K
Trinity Church Menlo ParkMenlo Park, CATo support music program$10K
American Mathematical SocietyProvidence, RIGrant in honor of hilda geiringer von mises$5,000
Memorial Amblulance CorpsDeer Isle, MEProvide ambulance services to deer isle$1,000

By state: California 6 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Rhode Island 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atherton, California, administered in care of Margaret G Gill, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Stephen and Margaret Gill Family 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 Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $321K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Stephen and Margaret Gill Family Foundation give?

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

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