Memorial Fund Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6185716
Foundation Overview
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Memorial Fund Inc has awarded 179 grants totaling $439,352 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $79 to $36,000, with a median award of $500.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 28 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (28%), Palo Alto (26%), Mountain View (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 32% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Memorial Fund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change Inc | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| All Americans Vote | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Asian Art Museum | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Avenidas | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Bootstrap Theatre Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Cantor Arts Museum | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Compassion And Choices | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Computer History Museum | $500 | Mountain View, CA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $150 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $4,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| End Of Life Choices | $5,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Kara Fund | $1,500 | Cicero, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Kqed | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2024 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $110 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2024 |
| Nclej | $500 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| New York Public Radio | $100 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2024 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2024 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $1,500 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Southwest Harbor Public Library | $300 | Southwest Harbor, ME, US | Education | 2024 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center Of New York | $500 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Whc Foundation | $500 | Reno, NV, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Working America Education Fund | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Asian Art Museum | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Berkeley High School Development Group | $3,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Cantor Arts Museum | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey | $2,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Compassion And Choices | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Am Adult Education Fund | $2,000 | Los Altos Hills, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Delaware Food Bank | $150 | Newark, DE, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| East Palo Alto Charter School | $1,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $2,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| End Of Life Choices | $5,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Camp Bob Waldorf | $500 | Glendale, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gifts | $36,000 | Boston, MA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Friends Of Gamble Garden | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Ground Game Fund | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Hadassah | $200 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $36,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Kaplen Jc Fund | $1,000 | Tenafly, NJ, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Kara Fund | $1,250 | Cicero, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Kqed | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Lighthouse For The Blind | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $220 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Mission Hospice | $2,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| New York Public Radio | $100 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $3,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Peninsula School Annual Fund | $1,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $5,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art Ny - Nymoma | $200 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2023 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center Of New York | $500 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $3,350 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Avenidas | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Cantor Arts Museum | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Downtown Streets Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $3,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Fine Arts Museum | $150 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Friends Of Gamble Garden | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation | $9,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Kqed | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Mark And Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mission Hospice | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $200 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $4,500 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $15,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Toni Ross Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $140 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Wnyc - New York Public Radio | $100 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Woodside Priory School | $1,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Avenidas | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Cantor Arts Museum | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Compassion And Choices | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Downtown Streets Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $3,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Fine Arts Museum | $150 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Friends Of Gamble Garden | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Federation | $9,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Kqed | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Mark And Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mission Hospice | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $200 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $4,500 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $15,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Toni Ross Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $140 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Wnyc - New York Public Radio | $100 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2022 |
| Woodside Priory School | $1,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $150 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | $500 | Amherst, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Asian Art Museum | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Compassion And Choices | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Arts - Public Service | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Gamble Garden | $125 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2021 |
| Friends Of Gamble Garden | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Menlo Park Library | $200 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Kqed | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2021 |
| Mit Alumni Fund - Biology Discretionary Fund | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Mark And Cynthia Ross Family Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $200 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Prospect Sierra Middle School | $1,000 | El Cerrito, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $4,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Toni Ross Charitable Trust Co Tag Associates | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $140 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Wnyc - New York Public Radio | $100 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Alzheimer Association | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | $500 | Amherst, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Avenidas | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Brandeis University | $500 | Waltham, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $269 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Cantor Arts Museum | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Compassion And Choices | $200 | Portland, OR, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Downtown Streets Team | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Ecumenical Hunger Program | $1,500 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Facing History And Ourselves | $500 | Brookline, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Fine Arts Museums | $199 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Friends Of Filoli | $79 | Woodside, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Friends Of Palo Alto Junior Museum And Zoo | $200 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | $150 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $180 | Washington, DC, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Kqed | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Society Of San Mateo County | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Mit Alumni Fund - Biology Discretionary Fund | $500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $200 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $250 | Monterey, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | $150 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | $500 | Mountain View, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $200 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Peninsula School Annual Fund | $1,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $2,000 | San Carlos, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Temple Sinai Of Bergen County | $3,100 | Tenafly, NJ, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| The Museum Of Modern Art Ny - Nymoma | $180 | New York, NY, US | Arts - Public Service | 2020 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | $16,770 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Weta | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | $150 | New York, NY, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6185716 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 585 E CRESCENT DRIVE Palo Alto, CA 94301-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Memorial Fund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President And Treasurer | Peter Rosenthal |
|---|---|
| Vp | Pat Mann |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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