Michael And Catherine Podell Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3483888
Foundation Overview
Based in Hillsborough, CA, Michael And Catherine Podell Fund has awarded 127 grants totaling $4,826,657 to organizations in California, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $775,000, with a median award of $11,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 20 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (29%), Oakland (12%), San Mateo (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 62% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Michael And Catherine Podell Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aspire Public School Foundation | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Epacenter | $75,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Foster Love | $20,000 | Brea, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Giffords Law Center | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Girls Inc Of Alameda County | $3,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Life Moves | $11,000 | Santa Clara, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sf | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Middlebury College | $10,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $2,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pollinator Partnership | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sage Compassion For Animals | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association | $2,500 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sf Symphony | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Achieve Foundation | $23,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $57,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ukranian Action | $62,500 | Daniel Island, SC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ucsf Chancellor's Circle Fund | 2023 |
| Samaritan House | $15,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing, Food, And Healthcare Services. | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2023 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $5,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Artists With Disabilities A Path To Creative Expression And Professional Advancement. | 2023 |
| Life Moves | $320,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support Local Families And Individuals Working To Overcome Homelessness And Achieve Long-term Stability. | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sf | $60,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Meal Delivery To Elders. | 2023 |
| Peninsula Humane Society And Spca | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Adoption Of Animals. | 2023 |
| Sage Compassion For Animals | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Provide Education And Financial Support Needed To Ensure Acute Medical Care For Companion Animals In Crisis. | 2023 |
| The Achieve Foundation | $32,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Contribute To Alexander Robinson's Scholarship | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Victims Affected By The Hawaii Wildfires | 2023 |
| Aspire Public School Foundation | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Purchase Of Books And Materials For Aspire Scholars Taking College Courses. | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $2,500 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Students Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Peninsula. | 2023 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Maintenance And Restoration Of Central Park | 2023 |
| Compassion And Choices | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Improve End Of Life Care | 2023 |
| Cora | $1,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support A Hotline And Other Resources For Vicitms Of Domestic Abuse | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Resources To Girls In Underserved Communities | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Support To The Jewish Community | 2023 |
| Maui Humane Society | $5,000 | Puunene, HI, US | To Provide Aid To Animals Affected By The Maui Wildfires | 2023 |
| Second Harvest | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Provide People Access To Nutritious Groceries | 2023 |
| The Garden Conservancy | $1,500 | Garrison, NY, US | To Support The Creation Of An Endowed Fund Focused On Preserving The Beauty And Historical Significance Of Virginian Gardens | 2023 |
| Tipping Point | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fight Poverty In The Bay Area | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Food To Communities Affected By Humanitarian And Climate Crises Around The Globe | 2023 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $80,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ucsf Chancellor's Circle Fund, The Neuro Oncology Caregiver Program Endowment, And The Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. | 2022 |
| Samaritan House | $15,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing Services. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $160,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $145,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Programs Of The National Portrait Gallery. | 2022 |
| Epacenter For The Arts | $30,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Help Youth In East Palo Alto Develop Their Intrinsic Voices, Creative Agency, Critical Thinking And Socio-emotional Skills In Order To Succeed. | 2022 |
| Burlingame Library Foundation | $1,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Library Programs. | 2022 |
| California College Of The Arts | $45,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Establish The David Meckel Endowed Scholarship And Support The Roselyne C. Swig Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Artists With Disabilities A Path To Creative Expression And Professional Advancement. | 2022 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Strengthen The Field Of Edible Education And Support The Alice Waters Institute For Edible Education And Regenerative Agriculture At Uc Davis. | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | $1,500 | Hillsborough, CA, US | To Enhance The Beauty Of Our Public Landscape, Encourage Community Involvement And Civic Pride. | 2022 |
| Life Moves | $35,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support Local Families And Individuals Working To Overcome Homelessness And Achieve Long-term Stability. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sf | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Meal Delivery To Elders. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Stewardship For Coastal Farms, Forests And Public Parks. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Humane Society And Spca | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Adoption Of Animals. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Ensure All People Can Access The Care They Need In Today's Rapidly Changing Landscape. | 2022 |
| Protect Our Defenders | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Provide Justice For Survivors Of Sexual Assault. | 2022 |
| Sage Compassion For Animals | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Provide Education And Financial Support Needed To Ensure Acute Medical Care For Companion Animals In Crisis. | 2022 |
| Wender Weis Foundation For Children | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support Underserved Children In The Bay Area And The Holiday Heroes Program. | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $80,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ucsf Chancellor's Circle Fund, The Neuro Oncology Caregiver Program Endowment, And The Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. | 2022 |
| Samaritan House | $15,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing Services. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $160,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $145,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Programs Of The National Portrait Gallery. | 2022 |
| Epacenter For The Arts | $30,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Help Youth In East Palo Alto Develop Their Intrinsic Voices, Creative Agency, Critical Thinking And Socio-emotional Skills In Order To Succeed. | 2022 |
| Burlingame Library Foundation | $1,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Library Programs. | 2022 |
| California College Of The Arts | $45,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Establish The David Meckel Endowed Scholarship And Support The Roselyne C. Swig Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Artists With Disabilities A Path To Creative Expression And Professional Advancement. | 2022 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Strengthen The Field Of Edible Education And Support The Alice Waters Institute For Edible Education And Regenerative Agriculture At Uc Davis. | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | $1,500 | Hillsborough, CA, US | To Enhance The Beauty Of Our Public Landscape, Encourage Community Involvement And Civic Pride. | 2022 |
| Life Moves | $35,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support Local Families And Individuals Working To Overcome Homelessness And Achieve Long-term Stability. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sf | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Meal Delivery To Elders. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Stewardship For Coastal Farms, Forests And Public Parks. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Humane Society And Spca | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Adoption Of Animals. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Ensure All People Can Access The Care They Need In Today's Rapidly Changing Landscape. | 2022 |
| Protect Our Defenders | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Provide Justice For Survivors Of Sexual Assault. | 2022 |
| Sage Compassion For Animals | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Provide Education And Financial Support Needed To Ensure Acute Medical Care For Companion Animals In Crisis. | 2022 |
| Wender Weis Foundation For Children | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support Underserved Children In The Bay Area And The Holiday Heroes Program. | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $80,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ucsf Chancellor's Circle Fund, The Neuro Oncology Caregiver Program Endowment, And The Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. | 2022 |
| Samaritan House | $15,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing Services. | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $160,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $145,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Programs Of The National Portrait Gallery. | 2022 |
| Epacenter For The Arts | $30,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Help Youth In East Palo Alto Develop Their Intrinsic Voices, Creative Agency, Critical Thinking And Socio-emotional Skills In Order To Succeed. | 2022 |
| Burlingame Library Foundation | $1,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Library Programs. | 2022 |
| California College Of The Arts | $45,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Establish The David Meckel Endowed Scholarship And Support The Roselyne C. Swig Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $3,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Artists With Disabilities A Path To Creative Expression And Professional Advancement. | 2022 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | $15,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Strengthen The Field Of Edible Education And Support The Alice Waters Institute For Edible Education And Regenerative Agriculture At Uc Davis. | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Beautification Foundation | $1,500 | Hillsborough, CA, US | To Enhance The Beauty Of Our Public Landscape, Encourage Community Involvement And Civic Pride. | 2022 |
| Life Moves | $35,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support Local Families And Individuals Working To Overcome Homelessness And Achieve Long-term Stability. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sf | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Meal Delivery To Elders. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Stewardship For Coastal Farms, Forests And Public Parks. | 2022 |
| Peninsula Humane Society And Spca | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Support The Adoption Of Animals. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Ensure All People Can Access The Care They Need In Today's Rapidly Changing Landscape. | 2022 |
| Protect Our Defenders | $2,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Provide Justice For Survivors Of Sexual Assault. | 2022 |
| Sage Compassion For Animals | $25,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | To Provide Education And Financial Support Needed To Ensure Acute Medical Care For Companion Animals In Crisis. | 2022 |
| Wender Weis Foundation For Children | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support Underserved Children In The Bay Area And The Holiday Heroes Program. | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $60,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Ucsf Chancellor's Circle Fund And The Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. | 2021 |
| Samaritan House | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing Services. | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $160,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $7,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Access, Opportunity, And Resources To Girls In Underserved Bay Area Communities. | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $118,657 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Programs Of The National Portrait Gallery. | 2021 |
| Epacenter Arts | $15,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Help Youth In East Palo Alto Develop Their Intrinsic Voices, Creative Agency, Critical Thinking And Socio-emotional Skills In Order To Succeed. | 2021 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Support And Care To Central Park So It Remains Clean, Beautiful, And Open To All, Every Day. | 2021 |
| Compassion & Choices | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Improve Care, Expand Options, And Empower Everyone To Chart Their End-of-life Journey. | 2021 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Neuro-oncology Caregiver Program. | 2020 |
| Samaritan House | $11,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Support Emergency Housing Services. | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Alzheimer's Research And The Program To Accelerate Clinical Trials. | 2020 |
| Creative Growth Art Center | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Support Programs For Artists With Disabilities. | 2020 |
| Girls Inc | $8,500 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Access, Opportunity And Resources To Low Income Girls Of Color. | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of San Francisco | $13,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Mowsf Capital Campaign. | 2020 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Programs Of The National Portrait Gallery. | 2020 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support And Protect Women's Freedom To Make Personal Decisions. | 2020 |
| The Achieve Foundation | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Promote Exemplary Public Education For All Students And Educators In Community. | 2020 |
| The Edible School Project | $10,000 | Berkely, CA, US | To Transform The Health Of Children By Designing Hands-on Educational Experiences In The Garden, Kitchen, And Cafeteria That Connect Children To Food, Nature, And To Each Other. | 2020 |
| Epacenter Arts | $40,000 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | To Help Youth In East Palo Alto Develop Their Intrinsic Voices, Creative Agency, Critical Thinking And Socio-emotional Skills In Order To Succeed. | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Smithsonian | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Smithsonian Institution And Its Mission: The Increase And Diffusion Of Knowledge. | 2020 |
| Lifemoves | $10,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Provide Programs And Temporary Shelter For Families Trying To Overcome Homelessness. | 2020 |
| Aspca | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Effective Means For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Throughout The U.s. | 2020 |
| Ca College Of The Arts | $775,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Education Of Young Talented Artists And Designers Who Attend Cca To Reimagine A Brighter, More Equitable, And Sustainable World; And The Lorna Meyer Calas Scholarship. | 2020 |
| Central Park Conservancy | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Support And Care To Central Park So It Remains Clean, Beautiful, And Open To All, Every Day. | 2020 |
| Hopewell Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Domestic And International Initiatives Aimed At Advancing Public Good And Achieving Equity For All People. | 2020 |
| Hypopara Research Foundation | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | To Fund Research To Cure, Prevent And Treat Hypoparathyroidism (hpth). | 2020 |
| Kqed | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support In Sharing The Goal Of Sustaining, Growing And Innovating Independent Public Media. | 2020 |
| Middlebury College | $25,000 | Middlebury, VT, US | To Support In Creating Student Opportunities Every Day At Middlebury, Empowering Students With The Tools They Need To Lead Rewarding, Successful Lives That Benefit The World Around Us. | 2020 |
| Peninsula Humane Society & Spca | $1,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | To Help Save Lives Of Many Homeless Animals. | 2020 |
| Protect Our Defenders | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Provide Support To Ending Sexual Violence, Victim Retaliation, Misogyny, Sexual Prejudice, And Racism In The Military And Combating A Culture That Has Allowed It To Persist. | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $12,500 | San Carlos, CA, US | To Support In Ensuring That 500,000 Neighbors Across San Mateo And Santa Clara Counties Have Access To The Nutricious Food They Need Each Month. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Michael And Catherine Podell Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-3483888 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2200 RALSTON AVE Hillsborough, CA 94010-6462 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michael And Catherine Podell Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Michael H Podell |
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| Secretary | Catherine H Podell |
Forms 990-PF
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