Private foundation · EIN 95-6209188 · Kentfield, California

Ednah Root 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: 3 grants paid, $230K total, median $75K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$230K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Phillips CollectionWashington, DCContribution to General Fund$130K
Family House of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAContribution to General Fund$75K
San Francisco Maritime National ParSan Francisco, CAContribution to General Fund$25K

By state: District of Columbia 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Ednah Root Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kentfield, California, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ednah Root 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 Ednah Root Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $230K across 3 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Ednah Root Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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