Private foundation · San Francisco, CA

Atkinson Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K $8K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
259
Repeat grantees
176
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSEE WWW.ATKINSONFDN.ORG
ContactAVANI PATEL · 4155616540
MaterialsSEE WWW.ATKINSONFDN.ORG
RestrictionsNOT FUNDED BY FOUNDATION: GRANTS TO IND, GRANTS TO DOCTORAL STUDY OR RESEARCH, GRANTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, GRANTS TO NAT'L OR STATEWIDE PROGRAMS, DONATIONS TO OR SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISING OR ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, OR GRANTS FOR FILMS, VIDEOS, PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Andrea Higuera Ballard
PRESIDENT
Nancy Spencer
VICE PRESIDENT
Leslie Hatamiya
SECRETARY
Tina P Crisci
TREASURER
Jill Jacobson
DIRECTOR
David Richanbach
DIRECTOR
John Volk
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Woodward
DIRECTOR
Nkia Richardson
DIRECTOR
Kristin Sun
DIRECTOR
Eric Valladares
DIRECTOR
Linda Lanier
PRESIDENT (THRU 3/8/2023)
Tina Crisci
TREASURER
Jean Atkinson
DIRECTOR (THRU 3/8/2023)
Margaret Taylor
DIRECTOR (THRU 3/8/2023)
James Moore
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
6.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,218
Total grants awarded
$12.4M
Total amount
$10K
Average grant
$100K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$1.9M
142 grants
2023
$1.8M
137 grants
2022
$1.4M
118 grants
2021
$1.2M
96 grants
2020
$1.2M
109 grants
2018
$1.3M
112 grants
2017
$967K
108 grants
2016
$863K
101 grants
2015
$745K
98 grants
2014
$602K
101 grants
2013
$504K
96 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$378K
10 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$285K
12 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$268K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$265K
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$255K
8 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$208K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$195K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$195K
10 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$180K
9 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$173K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Coastside Hope
MAIN STREET FACILITY
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Multicultural Institute
PROGRAMMING IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$75K
El Concilio of San Mateo County
PROMOTORES PROGRAM IN SSF
CA · TY 2024
$75K
Homework Central
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$60K
Big Wave Group
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Peninsula Family Connections
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Rosalie Rendu Inc
FOR EXPANDED CLASSES AND FOR STAFF RETENTION
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Climate Resilient Communities
ESTABLISHING CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY TEAMS (CCCT) IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN BRUNO
CA · TY 2024
$40K
Faith in Action Bay Area
LAUNCH IN DALY CITY
CA · TY 2024
$40K
Peninsula Family Service
MIDWAY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$33K
A Brighter Day Youth Work Program
GENERAL SUPPORT IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$30K
Puente de LA Costa Sur
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Samaritan House
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Cora Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Youth Community Service Inc
YOUTH-LED VOTING REGISTRATION EFFORTS
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula
FOR DALY CITY AND SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$15K
One Life Counseling Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Rosalie Rendu Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Healthy Cities Tutoring Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Homework Central
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
El Concilio of San Mateo County
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Abilitypath
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Human Investment Project Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
San Mateo County Health Foundation
THE KELLER CENTER FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Children's Health Council Inc
CHC RAVENSWOOD
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Coastside Hope
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Counseling and Support Services for Youth
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
South County Community Health Center Inc (ravenswood Family Health Network)
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc
FLYS LAW AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY YOUTH
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Peninsula Family Service
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Court Appointed Special Advocates (casa) of San Mateo County
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Streetcode Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Peninsula Family Connections
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$13K
Canopy
TEEN URBAN FORESTER PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$13K
Health Connected
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$13K
Rebuilding Together Peninsula
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Nuestra Casa de East Palo Alto
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (iiba)
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
YMCA of San Francisco
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN SMC
CA · TY 2024
$10K
We Hope
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Jefferson Union High School District
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR DALY CITY YOUTH HEALTH CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Melpablecloset
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Hope Horizon East Palo Alto
HOPE HORIZON EPA ELEMENTARY ACADEMIC PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Jasper Ridge Farm
WELLNESSBUDDIES - YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - 2025
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Curiodyssey
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$10K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.