Private foundation · EIN 95-1660821 · La Canada, California · Health care

Navigage 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: 12 grants paid, $818K total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$818K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stella Carver FoundationWhittier, CASenior housing and care support$200K
VivalonSan Rafael, CANew wellness center building (included elderly apts)$150K
Aging NextClaremont, CAAlzeimers family support$125K
The Buck InstituteNovato, CAPhd research in age related diseases$125K
USC Verdugo Hills Hopsital FoundationGlendale, CACommunity senior resource center$93K
Ashby VillageBerkeley, CACommunity senior education program$45K
Pasadena Village for Community SeniorsPasadena, CACommunity senior education program$30K
Bread & RosesCorte Madera, CASenior center concert program$15K
Central Negihborhood Health FoundationMonrovia, CAMedical support$15K
On Lok Day ServicesSan Francisco, CAEderly services$10K
Jfs CareStudio City, CAEderly services$5,000
YMCA of the FoothillsLA Canada Flintridge, CASenior care giver night out program$5,000

About this foundation

Navigage Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Canada, California, tax-exempt since 1934. 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 Navigage 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 Navigage Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $818K across 12 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Navigage Foundation give?

California (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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