Private foundation · EIN 95-4450800 · Culver City, California

Porteous 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $155K total, median $1,500. 81% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$155K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Education Foundation ArchdiocesLos Angeles, CACharitable$109K
KidworksSanta Ana, CACharitable$8,000
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CACharitable$8,000
Greenhouse ScholarsBoulder, COCharitable$7,000
Sacramento Blues in the SchoolsFair Oaks, CACharitable$5,000
Sacramento Jazz Education FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$5,000
West Coast Sports AssociationBeverly Hills, CACharitable$3,000
Fc Cancer FoundationCosta Mesa, CACharitable$2,000
Alameda Food BankAlmeda, CACharitable$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of Placer CountyAuburn, CACharitable$1,000
Girls Who Code IncNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
My Stuff Bags FoundationWestlake Village, CACharitable$1,000
Operation Underground RailroadDenver, COCharitable$1,000
Orangewood FoundationSanta Ana, CACharitable$1,000
Revert FoundationCedar Ridge, CACharitable$1,000
Ruckus RootsLos Angeles, CACharitable$1,000

By state: California 13 · Colorado 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Porteous Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Culver City, California, administered in care of Carol P Dailey, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Porteous Family 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 Porteous Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 16 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Porteous Family Foundation give?

California (13 grants), Colorado (2 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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