The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0525013
Foundation Overview
Based in Portola Valley, CA, The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation has awarded 135 grants totaling $1,059,038 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $20 to $119,478, with a median award of $1,023.
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New Applicant Friendliness
20 of 22 recipients (91%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
77% 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 (23%), Portola Valley (22%), Berkeley (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 35% decrease over 8 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 (68%). 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 Ronald Whittier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwright's Foundation | $2,650 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2024 |
| Starr Scholarship | $350 | East Lansing, MI, US | Scholarships For Artists - | 2024 |
| Aurora Theatre | $1,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Center For Photographic Art | $150 | Carmel By The Sea, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Children's Organ Transplant Association | $2,600 | Bloomington, IN, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation (Former Mission Prior To Change) | 2024 |
| City Lights Theatre | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Fine Arts Museum Of San Francisco | $209 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| 42nd Street Moon | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundatio | 2024 |
| Headlands Center For The Arts | $525 | Sausalito, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundatio | 2024 |
| Institute Of Contemporary Art - San Jose | $33,541 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundationsupport For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Legion Of Honor | $75 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $210 | New York, NY, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Moma Nyc | $200 | New York, NY, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| National Center For Family Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Network For Charitable Family Foundations | 2024 |
| Palo Alto Art Center | $1,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Playground | $1,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| San Francisco Playhouse | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| San Jose Museum Of Art | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Uc Berkeley School Of Journalism | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Z Space | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| The Nim Family Foundation | $198 | Daly City, CA, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Artadia | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Charity With Purpose Related To That Of This Foundation | 2024 |
| Brava Theater Center | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| Cornell University Sethupathy Alumni Gift Fund | $6,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Support For Related Charity -Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Familiescan - Individuals & Families Data On File | $6,691 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patientssupport For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2023 |
| Larkin Street Project | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charity -Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| Resource Area For Teaching (Raft) | $6,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| The San Francisco Playhouse | $10,300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| Various Artists Schools And Public Charities - Arts | $5,017 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Artists, Schools And Public Charities - Arts | 2023 |
| Woodside High School | $1,030 | Woodside, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2023 |
| Sjica Ica | $30,750 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2023 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | $3,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Karat Foundation | $2,648 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2023 |
| San Jose Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Life Movesorg | $1,042 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Ica Sf | $1,036 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Old Skool Cafe | $1,029 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Playwrights Horizons | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Marin Shakespeare | $1,033 | San Rafael, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Montalvo Arts Center | $1,000 | Saratoga, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Playwright's Foundation | $1,050 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Girl's Write Know | $1,023 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Mocada | $1,032 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Leslie Lohman Museum | $1,029 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Art Shack Brooklyn | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| The Bccc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Victory Music | $1,030 | Bristol, CT, US | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Benevity | $2,000 | Calcary, ALBERTA, CN | Support For Related Charity | 2023 |
| Elene Tsobanakis - Address On File | $3,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And Her Family | 2023 |
| Cherie Carter - Address On File | $1,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And Her Family | 2023 |
| Familiescan - Individuals & Families Data On File | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patientssupport For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Various Artists Schools And Public Charities - Arts | $119,478 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Artists, Schools And Public Charities - Arts | 2022 |
| Familiescan - Individuals & Families Data On File | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patientssupport For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Various Artists Schools And Public Charities - Arts | $119,478 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Artists, Schools And Public Charities - Arts | 2022 |
| Familiescan - Individuals & Families Data On File | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patientssupport For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2022 |
| Various Artists Schools And Public Charities - Arts | $119,478 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Artists, Schools And Public Charities - Arts | 2022 |
| 2nd Act Players | $20 | Evanston, IL, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Cornell University Sethupathy Alumni Gift Fund | $5,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2021 |
| Familiescan - Individuals Families | $14,707 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2021 |
| Larkin Street Project | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Co-lab Theater Group | $1,023 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| The San Francisco Playhouse | $21,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | $35 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Woodside High School | $4,530 | Woodside, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| San Francisco Botanical | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Los Altos Stage Company | $1,023 | Los Altos, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| City Team Ministry | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Socialgood Flipcause | $15,735 | Oakland, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Califorians For The Arts | $250 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Teatro Vision | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Resource Area For Teaching (raft) | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Brava Theater Center | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Magic Theater | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Freight & Salvage | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Foothill College Theatre Arts | $500 | Los Altos Hills, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| The Playwrights Center | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2021 |
| Cornell University Sethupathy Alumni Gift Fund | $5,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2020 |
| Dragon Theatre | $268 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Familiescan - Individuals Families | $100,493 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2020 |
| Girl Scout Troop #61726 | $200 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Larkin Street Project | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Woodside High School | $4,030 | Woodside, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| The San Francisco Playhouse | $5,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Collegetown Bagels | $500 | Ithaca, NY, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | $5,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Two Blind Brothers | $150 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Pacific Historical Parks | $100 | Waipahu, HI, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| 2nd Act Players | $50 | Evanston, IL, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2020 |
| Als Tdi | $250 | Cambridge, MA, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $25 | Los Altos, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $100 | San Leandro, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Canary Foundation | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Caringbridge | $100 | Eagan, MN, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Familiescan - Individuals Families | $101,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2018 |
| Go Fund Me Chris Lancelotti | $3,075 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And His Fmilysupport For Cancer Patient And His Family | 2018 |
| Go Fund Me Lyttons Cancer - Kate Ly | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And Her Family | 2018 |
| Go Fund Me Send Bernie Home Als Fun | $500 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And Family | 2018 |
| Jewish Family And Children Services | $150 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Musical Hope Campaign Aka Charlie L | $500 | Mill Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - Cancer Patient And Family | 2018 |
| Norcal Allstars Crew | $300 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Project We Hope | $500 | East Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Uc Berkeley Food Institute | $5,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $750 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Ucla Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Young Dreamer Network | $1,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2018 |
| Familiescan - Individuals Families | $82,561 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2017 |
| Go Fund Me - Aiseas Medical Fund | $100 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Go Fund Me - Wish | $250 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Go Fund Me - Worthington's Landslid | $500 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Larkin Street Project | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Network For Goodco-lab Theater Group | $273 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Norcal Allstars Crew | $250 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Redwood Community Fund | $1,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Starr Scholarship | $250 | East Lansing, MI, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $250 | White Plains, NY, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Uc Berkeley School Of Public Health | $200 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Ucla Department Of Surgery - Liver & Pancreatic Transplantation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Woodside High School | $250 | Woodside, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Young Dreamer Network | $3,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2017 |
| Canary Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Cornell University Weil Medical Center | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Support For Related Charity -support For Related Charity - Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity | 2016 |
| Familiescan - Individuals Families | $82,908 | Portola Valley, CA, US | Support For Cancer Patients And Their Families | 2016 |
| Menlo Park Pres Church - Jaurez Mission Fund | $200 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Support For Related Charitysupport For Related Charitysupport For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Monte Vista Chapel | $500 | Turlock, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Saint Francis High School | $250 | Mt View, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Stanford University - Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Summit Preparatory School | $500 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Uc Berkeley School Of Public Health | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Ucla Department Of Surgery - Liver & Pancreatic Transplantation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
| Young Dreamer Network | $5,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Support For Related Charity - | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 77-0525013 |
| Website | http://www.familiescan.org |
| Address | 3130 ALPINE ROAD SUITE 288 PMB 602 Portola Valley, CA 94028-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ronald Whittier Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Ronald J Whittier |
|---|---|
| Secty/coo | Jacqueline W Kubicka |
| Vice President | Jennifer L Miller |
Forms 990-PF
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