The Greathouse Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-2508106
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Altos, CA, The Greathouse Family Foundation has awarded 149 grants totaling $4,560,583 to organizations in Georgia, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $404 to $200,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 20 recipients (60%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
83% 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 Roseville (15%), Palo Alto (15%), San Francisco (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 682% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). 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 The Greathouse Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $100,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2024 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2024 |
| Nf Northeast | $5,010 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2024 |
| Safe Refuge For Children And Family | $2,500 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Support Ongoinh Propgrams | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $200,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2024 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2024 |
| William Jessup | $12,563 | Rocklin, CA, US | To Support Nursing Scholarships | 2024 |
| Los Altos United Methodist Church | $15,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | Church Support | 2024 |
| Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church | $4,088 | Seattle, WA, US | Providing Food For Families On Tight Budgets | 2024 |
| The Changemaker Initiative | $5,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | Helping People Put Their Faith Into Action | 2024 |
| Psal | $1,500 | Loomis, CA, US | Placer Sheriff Activities League | 2024 |
| Network For Good - Firefighters Burn Institute | $1,030 | Sacramento, CA, US | Firefighters Burn Institute | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $5,125 | San Jose, CA, US | Providing Food For Families On Tight Budgets | 2024 |
| Lost But Not Forgotten | $5,102 | Roseville, CA, US | Help Bring Christmas To Families Going Through Temporary Hardship | 2024 |
| Tandem | $10,225 | San Francisco, CA, US | Partners In Early Learning | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Urban Forest | $5,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Planting Trees In San Francisco | 2024 |
| Family House | $5,477 | San Francisco, CA, US | Housing Support For Families While Their Children Are In The Hospital | 2024 |
| Lucile Packard Fnd For Children's Health | $137,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2024 |
| Heartfit For Life | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Cardiac Health/therapy Organization. | 2024 |
| R G Shoup Memorial Thoracic Cancer Res Fund - Stanford University | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Cancer Res Fund | 2024 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $100,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2023 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2023 |
| Lamv Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Support Various Initiatives | 2023 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $75,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2023 |
| Nf Northeast | $3,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2023 |
| Safe Refuge For Children And Family | $4,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Support Ongoinh Propgrams | 2023 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $200,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2023 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2023 |
| William Jessup | $10,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | To Support Nursing Scholarships | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey | $8,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Flood Relief Effort | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Lahaina Fire Relief Effort | 2023 |
| All About Hope | $1,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Non-profit To Support Ill Children | 2023 |
| Sutter Health - Medical Center Foundation | $70,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support For Medical Education | 2023 |
| Community Resource Center | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Social Service Org In San Diego | 2023 |
| The Regent Of The University Of California | $45,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant To Ucsf Sleep Fellowship Program | 2023 |
| Heartfit For Life | $3,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Cardiac Health/therapy Organization. | 2023 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $100,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2022 |
| Nf Northeast | $4,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Be Used Where Most Needed | 2022 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $150,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2022 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2022 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | $65,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Graduate Medical Education Program | 2022 |
| Lamv Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Support Various Initiatives | 2022 |
| Safe Refuge For Children And Family | $10,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Support Ongoinh Propgrams | 2022 |
| Placer Community Foundation | $25,000 | Auburn, CA, US | To Support Fire Relief Fund | 2022 |
| William Jessup | $5,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | To Support Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cardiac Therapy | $4,000 | Palo Altos, CA, US | To Support Ongoing Programs | 2022 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $100,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2022 |
| Nf Northeast | $4,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Be Used Where Most Needed | 2022 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $150,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2022 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2022 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | $65,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Graduate Medical Education Program | 2022 |
| Lamv Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Support Various Initiatives | 2022 |
| Safe Refuge For Children And Family | $10,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Support Ongoinh Propgrams | 2022 |
| Placer Community Foundation | $25,000 | Auburn, CA, US | To Support Fire Relief Fund | 2022 |
| William Jessup | $5,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | To Support Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cardiac Therapy | $4,000 | Palo Altos, CA, US | To Support Ongoing Programs | 2022 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $100,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2022 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2022 |
| Nf Northeast | $4,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Be Used Where Most Needed | 2022 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $150,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2022 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2022 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | $65,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Graduate Medical Education Program | 2022 |
| Lamv Community Foundation | $10,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | To Support Various Initiatives | 2022 |
| Safe Refuge For Children And Family | $10,000 | Pleasant Hill, CA, US | To Support Ongoinh Propgrams | 2022 |
| Placer Community Foundation | $25,000 | Auburn, CA, US | To Support Fire Relief Fund | 2022 |
| William Jessup | $5,000 | Rocklin, CA, US | To Support Nursing Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cardiac Therapy | $4,000 | Palo Altos, CA, US | To Support Ongoing Programs | 2022 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $50,000 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2021 |
| California Fire Foundation | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Benevolent Fund | 2021 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2021 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | $7,000 | Los Altos, CA, US | 2021 Nonprofit Relief Fund | 2021 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $150,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2021 |
| Nf Northeast | $3,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2021 |
| Sf Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2021 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $150,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2021 |
| Students Rising Above | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2021 |
| Susan River Fire Protection | $10,000 | Susanville, CA, US | For Use By Susan River Fire Volunteer Fund | 2021 |
| Child Avocates Of Placer County | $404 | Roseville, CA, US | Attn: Julie Stark | 2021 |
| Gathering Inn | $2,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Jeff, Crystal Director Grants | 2021 |
| Fire Fighters' Burn Institute | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Jeff, Crystal Director Grants | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | To Be Used Where Most Needed | 2021 |
| City Team | $8,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Furnishings For Grace Village/refuge Of Hope | 2021 |
| Community Service Agency | $3,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Be Used Where Most Needed | 2021 |
| Tipping Point Community | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grant To Be Used Where Needed Most | 2021 |
| Life Moves | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | This Grant Is To Used For Initiatives In Santa Clara County | 2021 |
| Parents Helping Parents | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Use Wherever Funds Are Needed Most | 2021 |
| Heartfit For Life | $3,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Donation For Programs | 2021 |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | $65,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Graduate Medical Education Program | 2021 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2020 |
| Food Forward | $2,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Cash Donation To Food Forward To Help Increase The Efforts Of Providing Meals To Those In Need. | 2020 |
| Nf Northeast | $2,500 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2020 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $75,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $70,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | In Support Of Pilot Project - Applied Art. Intell Match Grant | 2020 |
| Students Rising Above | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2020 |
| Sf Food Bank | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | $12,500 | Los Altos, CA, US | 2020 Nonprofit Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Hope's Corner | $3,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Unrestricted Donations | 2020 |
| Placer Community Foundation | $5,000 | Auburn, CA, US | Covid-19 Response Fund | 2020 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $2,500 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2020 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2020 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | Unrestricted Director Grant | 2020 |
| Best Buddies International | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Donation To Haley Bridges Champion Of The Year Campaign | 2020 |
| Susan River Fire Protection | $4,000 | Susanville, CA, US | For Use By Susan River Fire Volunteer Fund | 2020 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | $12,000 | Napa Valley, CA, US | Wildfire Relief - Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $12,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Wildfire Relief - Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey County | $12,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Wildfire Relief - Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | $12,000 | Aptos, CA, US | Wildfire Relief - Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| California Fire Foundation | $12,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Benevolent Fund | 2020 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $114,059 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2019 |
| Food Forward | $2,000 | Ventura, CA, US | Cash Donation To Food Forward To Help Increase The Efforts Of Providing Meals To Those In Need. | 2019 |
| Nf Northeast | $2,500 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2019 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $75,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2019 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $65,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | In Support Of Pilot Project - Applied Art. Intell Match Grant | 2019 |
| Students Rising Above | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Summer Retreat. | 2019 |
| Rcsd Foundation | $1,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Thankful For Music Education Fund. | 2019 |
| Gilroy Foundation | $1,000 | Gilroy, CA, US | Gilroy Garlic Festive Victims Relief Fund. | 2019 |
| 3strands Global Foundation | $1,500 | El Dorado Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For General Support. | 2019 |
| Tommy Apostolos Fund | $1,500 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For General Support. | 2019 |
| United Way Of The Wine Country | $7,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Kincade Relief Fund. | 2019 |
| Acoustic Neuroma Association | $2,500 | Cumming, GA, US | Unrestricted Grant Used For General Support. | 2019 |
| Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance | $6,000 | Roseville, CA, US | Unrestricted Donation For General Support. | 2019 |
| Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | Friday Food Packs Ministry | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | Friday Food Packs Ministry | 2018 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $97,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2018 |
| Food Forward | $1,500 | Ventura, CA, US | Cash Donation To Food Forward To Help Increase The Efforts Of Providing Meals To Those In Need. | 2018 |
| Nf Northeast | $3,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation For Ride For Roo - Michelle Hirsch Donovan. | 2018 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2018 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $65,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | In Support Of Pilot Project - Applied Art. Intell Match Grant | 2018 |
| Northern California Wildfire Relief Fund | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Camp Fire Relief. | 2018 |
| California Fire Foundation | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | For Camp Fire Relief. | 2018 |
| Students Rising Above | $8,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Tutoring Services. | 2018 |
| Nf Northeast | $3,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2017 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $25,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2017 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $10,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Lake Forest Park, WA, US | Friday Food Packs Ministry | 2017 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $75,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2017 |
| Heart Fit For Life | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Donation For Programs Related To The Organizations Mission | 2017 |
| Lpfch Co Jennifer Naecker | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Dr. Campen - Nf1 Research | 2017 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $20,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2016 |
| Stanford University Thoracic Cancer Research Fund | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The Ongoing Research Related To Thoracic Cancer. | 2016 |
| Nf Northeast | $10,000 | Burlington, MA, US | Donation In Honor Of Riley Donovan. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-2508106 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 809 ARROYO ROAD Los Altos, CA 94024-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Greathouse Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Susan Greathouse |
|---|---|
| Secretary/trustee | Kenneth Greathouse |
| Exec Director | Jeff Greathouse |
Forms 990-PF
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