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Also known as: C/O SAM TRAMIEL
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Tramiel Charitable Trust is a private trust based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $5.2M. Annual income is reported at $565K. Total assets have grown from $3.3M in 2012 to $5.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Tramiel Charitable Trust has made 48 grants totaling $845K, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $267K and $290K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $60K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$33K
Based on 17 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.
Tramiel Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Tramiel Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $845K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $60K.
Tramiel Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tramiel Charitable Trust is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Tramiel | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Garry Tramiel | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sam Tramiel | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$301K
Total Assets
$5.2M
Fair Market Value
$6.2M
Net Worth
$5.2M
Grants Paid
$290K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$281K
Total: $4.6M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$845K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red CrossWELLNESS | Oakland, CA | $31K | 2023 |
| Israaid (Us)POVERTY RELIEF | Palo Alto, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust MuseumEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | Washington Dc, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| JfcsCOMMUNITY | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityWELLNESS | Redwood City, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Oshman Family JccCOMMUNITY | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Folds Of HonorEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | Tulsa, OK | $20K | 2023 |
| FjcCOMMUNITY | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| American For Ben-Gurion UniversityWELLNESS | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Palo AltoCOMMUNITY | Palo Alto, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer CenterWELLNESS | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Blue Star FamiliesCOMMUNITY | Encinitas, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Silicon ValleyCOMMUNITY | Los Gatos, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| ExploratoriumEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | San Francisco, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES | San Francisco, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Peninsula VolunteersCOMMUNITY | Menlo Park, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| IsraaldTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Palo Alto, CA | $60K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Silicon ValleyTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Oakland, CA | $31K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Children'S ServicesTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Fjc - Jewish Community Of Poland FundTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| American Assoc Ben Gurion UniversityTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Los Gatos JccTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Los Gatos, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Sf ExploratoriumTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Peninsula Volunteers IncTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Menlo Park, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Stanford MedicineTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Stanford, CA | $30K | 2020 |
| Taube Foundation For Jewish LifeTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Cal Acad ServicesTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2020 |
| Red ShoesTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | Redwood Citt, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| Chief Rabbi Of PolandTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA