Private foundation · San Francisco, CA

Margoes Foundation

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Typical grant size
$20K – $25K – $43K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
30
Repeat grantees
12
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesTHE MARGOES FOUNDATION ACCEPTS AND REVIEWS GRANT PROPOSALS TWICE A YEAR.
ContactEUNICE VALENTINE PACIFIC FOUNDATION · 4155616540
MaterialsAPPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THE FOUNDATION IF THEY HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CURRENT GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES. HTTPS://WWW.MARGOESFOUNDATION.ORG/
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION UTILIZES AN ONLINE GRANTS MANAGEMENT PORTAL WHERE APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT REQUESTS, FILE REPORTS, AND REVIEW THEIR GRANT HISTORY, IN ORDER TO STREAMLINE THE APPLICATION PROCESS. APPLICANTS SHOULD VISIT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. HTTPS://WWW.MARGOESFOUNDATION.ORG/

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Holly Williamson
DIRECTOR
Mark Moskowitz
CHAIR/PRESIDENT
Richard Martinez
DIRECTOR
Mark Tamayo
SECRETARY
Sherry Sarinta
TREASURER/CFO
Ann Johnson
DIRECTOR
Cal C Harling
DIRECTOR
Neal L Peterson Resigned 42619
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Neal L Petersen
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Mary Anne Schuett
DIRECTOR
Douglas W Johnson
CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
Barbara a Mcclung
DIRECTOR

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

Payout rate · TY 2023
3.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
64
Total grants awarded
$1.8M
Total amount
$28K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$155K
4 grants
2022
$215K
6 grants
2021
$240K
7 grants
2020
$150K
5 grants
2019
$150K
5 grants
2018
$190K
7 grants
2017
$175K
7 grants
2016
$182K
8 grants
2015
$142K
6 grants
2013
$205K
9 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
3 grants · IL · ✓ Exact match
$150K
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
Campaign for College Opportunity (gradgears)
2 grants · CA
$100K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$100K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$90K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$60K
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$60K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$60K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$50K

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

Breakthrough Silicon Valley
TO SUPPORT COLLEGE PATHWAYS INITIATIVE
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Community Initiatives
TO SUPPORT WORKING SCHOLARS FUND
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Scopa Has a Dream
TO SUPPORT THE FIRSTGEN PROGRAM
CA · TY 2023
$30K
Foundation for a College Education
TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND COLLEGE SUCCESS PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
TO SUPPORT COLLEGE PATHWAYS INITIATIVE
CA · TY 2022
$50K
Community Initiatives
TO SUPPORT WORKING SCHOLARS FUND
CA · TY 2022
$50K
Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundation
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2022
$35K
Onegoal
INCREASING POSTSECONDARY ACCESS & SUCCESS FOR BAY AREA FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS OF COLOR: A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH TH…
IL · TY 2022
$30K
Community Support Network
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CA · TY 2022
$30K
Canal Alliance
TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY PREP (UP!) PROGRAM
CA · TY 2022
$20K
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
TO SUPPORT COLLEGE PATHWAYS INITIATIVE
CA · TY 2021
$50K
Community Initiatives
TO SUPPORT WORKING SCHOLARS FUND
CA · TY 2021
$50K
Empower Work Inc
EMPOWER WORK: BUILDING EQUITABLE PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
CA · TY 2021
$40K
Summer Search
TO SUPPORT THE REDESIGN OF THE COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2021
$30K
National Center for Youth Law
TO SUPPORT JUSTICEED INITIATIVE
CA · TY 2021
$30K
Catalino Tapia Scholarship Foundation
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2021
$25K
Genesys Works - Bay Area
TO SUPPORT SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM WITH GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY
CA · TY 2021
$15K
Braven Inc
TO SUPPORT FIRST-GENERATION AND LOW-INCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, NETWORKS, AND EXPERIENCES THEY …
IL · TY 2020
$50K
Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative
TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME STUDENTS EFFICIENTLY EARN A JOB-READY, DEBT-FREE BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
CA · TY 2020
$50K
Richmond Promise
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES A SERIES OF MANDATORY SUCCESS WORKSHOPS COUPLED WITH ONE-ON-ONE…
CA · TY 2020
$20K
California Clubhouse Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM, FOR PRE-VOCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT OF ADDITI…
CA · TY 2020
$20K
Mission Graduates
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC SCHOLARS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM.
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Braven Inc
TO EMPOWER FIRST-GENERATION AND LOW-INCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS
IL · TY 2019
$50K
Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative
HELP LOW-INCOME STUDENTS EARN JOB-READY, DEBT-FREE BACHELOR'S DEGREE
CA · TY 2019
$50K
California Clubhouse Inc
FOR PRE-VOCATIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CA · TY 2019
$20K
Richmond Promise
SUMMER SUCCESS PROGRAM
CA · TY 2019
$20K
Athletic Scholars Advancement Program
GENERAL OPERATING
CA · TY 2019
$10K
Building Excellent Schools
CONCOURSE EDUCATION - BAY AREA HYBRID COLLEGE INITIATIVE
CA · TY 2018
$50K
Braven Inc
CATALYZING BRAVEN'S WORK IN THE BAY AREA
IL · TY 2018
$50K
Waterside Workshops
EXPAND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
CA · TY 2018
$25K
First Graduate
FIRST GRADUATE COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2018
$20K
Canal Alliance
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY PREP (UP!)
CA · TY 2018
$20K
Oakes Children's Center Inc
LEVELED LITERACY PROGRAM, CORE PROGRAMS, CEEP CLIENTS
CA · TY 2018
$15K
SF Conservatory of Music
MARGOES FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
CA · TY 2018
$10K
Campaign for College Opportunity (gradgears)
GRAD GURU PROGRAM
CA · TY 2017
$50K
Seven Tepees Youth Program
COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAM
CA · TY 2017
$30K
Meritus College Fund
SUPPORT THE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
CA · TY 2017
$25K
Waterside Workshops
EXPAND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
CA · TY 2017
$25K
Canal Alliance
SUPPORT UNIVERSITY PREP (UP!)
CA · TY 2017
$20K
Scholarmatch
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2017
$15K
SF Conservatory of Music
MARGOES FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
CA · TY 2017
$10K
Campaign for College Opportunity (gradgears)
GRAD GURU PROGRAM
CA · TY 2016
$50K
Seven Tepees Youth Program
COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAM
CA · TY 2016
$30K
Silicon Valley Urban Debate League
DEEP SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
CA · TY 2016
$25K
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Inc
COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING FOR 130-160 SCHOLARS
CA · TY 2016
$25K
Waterside Workshops
EXPANDED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
CA · TY 2016
$20K
Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery
TAY INTERNSHIP PRGORAM
CA · TY 2016
$20K
SF Conservatory of Music
MARGOES FOUNDATION SCHOLARS
CA · TY 2016
$10K
The Foundation Center
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FOUNDATION CENTER WEST
CA · TY 2016
$2K
Gradgears
GRADGURU PROGRAM
CA · TY 2015
$50K

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