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Atkinson Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1941. It holds total assets of $29.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.2M. Total assets have grown from $14.1M in 2011 to $29.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. Fight for social and economic justice, supporting working people, the planet, and future generations, particularly those living on low incomes. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Canada, Toronto and Ontario. According to available records, Atkinson Foundation has made 578 grants totaling $6.9M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $1.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.7M distributed across 236 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 211 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 109 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Award program for social and economic justice initiatives
Fellowship program for emerging leaders in social justice
Fight for social and economic justice, supporting working people, the planet, and future generations, particularly those living on low incomes. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 578 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY.
Atkinson Foundation has distributed a total of $6.9M across 578 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
The application deadline is SEE WWW.ATKINSONFDN.ORG. Not 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.
Atkinson Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Richanbach | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Moore | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Taylor | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/8/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jean Atkinson | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/8/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tina Crisci | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Hatamiya | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Spencer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Lanier | PRESIDENT (THRU 3/8/2023) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Higuera Ballard | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Woodward | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Volk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$29.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$28.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
578
Total Giving
$6.9M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
211
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Concilio Of San Mateo CountyPROMOTORES PROGRAM IN SSF | Redwood City, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Family ConnectionsGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Climate Resilient CommunitiesESTABLISHING CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNITY TEAMS (CCCT) IN SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN BRUNO | Palo Alto, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Conflict Resolution CenterSVMAP PROJECT | San Mateo, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ayudando Latinos A SoarALAS FLOOD RELIEF FUND FOR DIRECT SERVICES TO THOSE SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THE ENORMOUS FLOODING ON THE COAST | Half Moon Bay, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame De Namur UniversityDEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM | Belmont, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Faith In Action Bay AreaBELONG FUND | Redwood City, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Familias Tomando Accion - Families Taking ActionGENERAL SUPPORT | South San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Family ServiceMIDWAY EARLY LEARNING CENTER | San Mateo, CA | $34K | 2023 |
| Puente De La Costa SurGENERAL SUPPORT | Pescadero, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Samaritan HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The CoastsideGENERAL SUPPORT | Half Moon Bay, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cora Community Overcoming Relationship AbuseGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Daly City Peninsula Partnership CollaborativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Daly City, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Redwood City Friends Of LiteracyYOUTH & FAMILY LITERACY | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Homework CentralGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Counseling And Support Services For YouthGENERAL SUPPORT | Milpitas, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Human Investment Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Healthy Cities Tutoring IncGENERAL SUPPORT FOR REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL PROGRAMS | San Carlos, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| South County Community Health Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Pie RanchENVIRONMENTAL & FOOD LITERACY EDUCATION FOR YOUTH | Pescadero, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa) Of San Mateo CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Upward ScholarsGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| AbilitypathEMPLOYMENT SERVICES | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Multicultural InstituteLIFE SKILLS/DAY LABORER AND DOMESTIC WORKER PROGRAM | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The PeninsulaBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL AND POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS PROGRAMS | Menlo Park, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Rosalie Rendu IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Streetcode AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | East Palo Alto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Children'S Health Council IncCHC RAVENSWOOD | Palo Alto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Senior CoastsidersMINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM | Half Moon Bay, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Ombudsman Services Of San Mateo County IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Fresh Lifelines For Youth IncFLYS LAW AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY YOUTH | Milpitas, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Partners And Advocates For Remarkable Children And AdultsGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlingame Ca, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Health ConnectedSEX EDUCATION FOR ALL | East Palo Alto, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| CanopyPLANTING TREES, GROWING STEWARDS | Palo Alto, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Bridge ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Intersection For The ArtsWRITING AND CONVERSATION WORKSHOPS AND BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE PUBLICATION FOR YOUTH DETAINED AT THE SAN MATEO COUNTY YOUTH SERVICE CENTER | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Immigration Institute Of The Bay Area (Iiba)IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Union High School DistrictGENERAL SUPPORT | Daly City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jobtrain IncGENERAL SUPPORT OF CAREER TRAINING & JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAMS | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aim High For High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY STUDENTS. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA