Private foundation · EIN 94-3356929 · Gilroy, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moca 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $30K. 89% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$1.1M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CADiscretionary Grants$512K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CADiscretionary Grants$400K
Lucile Packard Fdn for Children's HPalo Alto, CAPediatric Endocrinology$40K
Cancer Carepoint IncSan Jose, CAUrgent Care & Pediatric Care Pilot$30K
Human Investment Project IncSan Mateo, CAHome Sharing Program$30K
Jfcs East BayBerkeley, CAVolunteer Services & Employment Services Program for Women$25K
Beyond CeliacAmbler, PASummer Internship Program$25K
Marin Museum of Contemporary ArtSan Rafael, CACommunity Programs$25K
Adventist Health System-WestRoseville, CACommunity Wellness Clinic$5,000

By state: California 8 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Moca Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gilroy, California, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Moca Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Moca Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Moca Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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