How to apply
For the foreseeable future, all grantmaking will occur through a request for proposal process. Contact: Eunice Valentine - Crescent Porter, 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, Ca, 4155616540 Deadlines: Organizations invited to submit a proposal will receive detailed instructions via email. Restrictions: The crescent porter hale foundation's strategic focus has shifted over the past few years to invest more substantially in middle school youth programs, food security for seniors, and k-8 catholic school scholarships.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 89 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $6.6M; Part I reports $9.1M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Basic FundOakland, CA | K-8 scholarships | $1.1M |
| San Francisco & Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $225K |
| Alameda Co Community Food BankOakland, CA | Safety net | $200K |
| East Oakland Youth Development CenterOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $200K |
| Extrafood OrgKentfield, CA | Safety net | $200K |
| Aim High for High SchoolSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth, education | $153K |
| 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA | Middle school youth | $150K |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & SolanoConcord, CA | Safety net | $150K |
| North Marin Community ServicesNovato, CA | Middle school youth | $150K |
| SmartSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $150K |
| BaycatSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $145K |
| Mindful Life ProjectRichmond, CA | Middle school youth | $130K |
| 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $125K |
| East Bay Asian Youth CenterOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $125K |
| Girls Inc of Alameda CountyOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $125K |
| Mission GraduatesSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $125K |
| Project AvarySan Rafael, CA | Middle school youth | $125K |
| Alliance of Mission Dist Catholic SchoolsSan Francisco, CA | K-8 scholarships | $120K |
| East Bay Center for the Performing ArtsRichmond, CA | Middle school youth | $120K |
| FIRST GraduateSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $120K |
| Mercy Retirement & Care CenterOakland, CA | Safety net | $101K |
| Berkeley Food NetworkBerkeley, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA | Middle school youth | $100K |
| De Marillac AcademySan Francisco, CA | Education | $100K |
| Face-Family Aid Catholic EducationOakland, CA | Education | $100K |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts CenterRichmond, CA | Middle school youth | $100K |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo RegionWalnut Creek, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| Meals on Wheels San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| Next Generation Scholars IncSan Rafael, CA | Middle school youth | $100K |
| SOS Meals on WheelsSan Leandro, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| West Marin Senior ServicesPoint Reyes Station, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| White Pony ExpressPleasant Hill, CA | Safety net | $100K |
| Yes Nature to NeighborhoodsRichmond, CA | Middle school youth | $100K |
| Cantare Con VivoOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $94K |
| Soar for YouthBerkeley, CA | Middle school youth | $90K |
| Community Resources for ScienceBerkeley, CA | Middle school youth | $80K |
| Women's Audio MissionSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $80K |
| Boys and Girls Club of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $70K |
| Waterside WorkshopsBerkeley, CA | Middle school youth | $65K |
| Alonzo King Lines BalletSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| American Indian Child Resource CenterOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| Bridge the GapSausalito, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| Chapter 510 InkOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| Hidden Genius ProjectOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| Martin Luther King Jr Freedom CenterOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| Oakland Leaf FoundationOakland, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| San Francisco Jazz OrganizationSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $50K |
| St Ignatius ParishSan Francisco, CA | Community services | $50K |
| Bay Area Girls ClubSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $40K |
| Outward BoundSan Francisco, CA | Middle school youth | $40K |
| Catholic CharitiesSan Francisco, CA | Community services | $25K |
| Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $20K |
| Homeless Youth AllianceSan Francisco, CA | Community services | $20K |
| Little Sisters of the PoorSan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $20K |
| Meals on Wheels Contra CostaSan Pablo, CA | Safety net | $20K |
| Mission San Juan Bautista Preservation FundSan Juan Bautista, CA | Community services | $20K |
| Salvation ArmySan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $20K |
| St Anthony's Dining RoomSan Francisco, CA | Safety net | $20K |
| Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito, CA | Education | $15K |
| Children's Council of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Community services | $15K |
By state: California 86 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. For the foreseeable future, all grantmaking will occur through a request for proposal process. Deadlines: Organizations invited to submit a proposal will receive detailed instructions via email..
How much does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $6.6M across 89 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give?
California (86 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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