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Michael And Catherine Podell Fund is a private corporation based in HILLSBOROUGH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Catherine H Podell. It holds total assets of $14.8M. Annual income is reported at $3.3M. Total assets have grown from $3.6M in 2011 to $14.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Michael And Catherine Podell Fund has made 58 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.2M in 2022 to $796K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $320K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$775K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Michael And Catherine Podell Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Michael And Catherine Podell Fund has distributed a total of $2M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $320K.
Charities must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Michael And Catherine Podell Fund is headquartered in HILLSBOROUGH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine H Podell | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael H Podell | president | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipping PointTo fight poverty in the bay area | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Life MovesTO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY. | Menlo Park, CA | $320K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Drug Discovery FoundationTO SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH AND THE PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE CLINICAL TRIALS. | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of SfTo support meal delivery to elders. | San Francisco, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationTO SUPPORT THE UCSF CHANCELLOR'S CIRCLE FUND | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenTo provide food to communities affected by humanitarian and climate crises around the globe | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| The Achieve FoundationTo contribute to Alexander Robinson's scholarship | San Francisco, CA | $32K | 2023 |
| Sage Compassion For AnimalsTO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO ENSURE ACUTE MEDICAL CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS IN CRISIS. | Mountain View, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Samaritan HouseTO SUPPORT EMERGENCY HOUSING, food, and healthcare SERVICES. | San Mateo, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Aspire Public School FoundationTo support purchase of books and materials for Aspire Scholars taking college courses. | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Girls IncTo provide resources to girls in underserved communities | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Compassion And Choicesto improve end of life care | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community FederationTo provide support to the jewish community | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Second HarvestTo provide people access to nutritious groceries | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Creative Growth Art CenterTo provide artists with disabilities a path to creative expression and professional advancement. | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Central Park ConservancyTo support maintenance and restoration of Central Park | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Maui Humane SocietyTo provide aid to animals affected by the maui wildfires | Puunene, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossTo support victims affected by the hawaii wildfires | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Humane Society And SpcaTo support the adoption of animals. | Burlingame, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubTo support the students of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. | Menlo Park, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Garden ConservancyTo support the creation of an endowed fund focused on preserving the beauty and historical significance of virginian gardens | Garrison, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| CoraTo support a hotline and other resources for vicitms of domestic abuse | San Mateo, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY. | Washington, DC | $145K | 2022 |
| California College Of The ArtsTo establish the david meckel endowed scholarship and support the roselyne C. Swig Scholarship. | San Francisco, CA | $45K | 2022 |
| Epacenter For The ArtsTo help youth in East Palo Alto develop their intrinsic voices, creative agency, critical thinking and socio-emotional skills in order to succeed. | East Palo Alto, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Edible Schoolyard ProjectTO STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF EDIBLE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THE ALICE WATERS INSTITUTE FOR EDIBLE EDUCATION AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE AT UC DAVIS. | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Wender Weis Foundation For ChildrenTO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN THE BAY AREA AND THE HOLIDAY HEROES PROGRAM. | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodTo help ensure all people can access the care they need in today's rapidly changing landscape. | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Protect Our DefendersTo provide justice for survivors of sexual assault. | Alexandria, VA | $3K | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA