Private foundation · EIN 94-3387977 · Atherton, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@palm Tree 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: 15 grants paid, $267K total, median $3,600. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$267K
Median grant
$3,600
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Persimmon Foundation Jewish Community FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$220K
Silicon Valley International SchoolPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$13K
Congregation Kol EmethPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$5,954
Congreagation Beth AnnLos Altols Hills, CAGeneral operating support$5,470
Givebutter Shalem SchoolPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$5,400
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic OrchestraNew York, NYGeneral operating support$4,000
Oshman Family JCCPalo Alto, CAGeneral operating support$3,600
Theater YouMountain View, CAGeneral operating support$3,600
Reproductive Freedom for All FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating support$3,000
Women's Audio MissionSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$1,800
Atherton Police Officer's AssocAtherton, CAGeneral operating support$500
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CAGeneral operating support$360
Friends of Atherton LibraryAtherton, CAGeneral operating support$300
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$180
P T LibraryMcMurray, PAGeneral operating support$180

By state: California 12 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

The@palm Tree Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atherton, California, administered in care of Myron Sugarman, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The@palm Tree 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 The@palm Tree Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $267K across 15 grants, a median of $3,600.

Where does The@palm Tree Foundation give?

California (12 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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