Danford Foundation
Private foundation · San Carlos, CA · EIN 94-2819322 · reported 2023–2025
237grants reported
$6,000median award
$3,000lower quartile
$500smallest grant
$4.5Mtotal paid
8states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 3 of its 237 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $15K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
990 Industrial RD Ste 206
San Carlos, CA 94070-4161
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAI | San Carlos, CA | $525,000 |
| Floating Doctors HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND EXPERIENCE TO ISOLATED AREAS AND DEVELOPING WORLD | Topanga, CA | $515,000 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAI | San Carlos, CA | $457,500 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAI | San Carlos, CA | $200,000 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAI | San Carlos, CA | $200,000 |
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN | Memphis, TN | $118,500 |
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN | Memphis, TN | $100,000 |
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN | Memphis, TN | $100,000 |
| Saint Jude's Children Hospital CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN | Memphis, TN | $100,000 |
| Itec ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION OF TERRESTRIAL AND MARINE RESOURCES, SERVING THE LOCAL COMM | Gainesville, FL | $75,000 |
| Itec ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND CONSERVATION OF TERRESTRIAL AND MARINE RESOURCES, SERVING THE LOCAL COMM | Gainesville, FL | $75,000 |
| Dogcamp Boquete Foundation PROVIDE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESCUE OF ANIMALS | Charlotte, NC | $41,200 |
| Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING SAILING | Woodside, CA | $40,000 |
| California Inclusive Sailing IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OFFERING FREEDOM EMPOWERMENT OF SAILING ABLE-B | Newport Beach, CA | $36,612 |
| California Inclusive Sailing IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OFFERING FREEDOM EMPOWERMENT OF SAILING ABLE-B | Newport Beach, CA | $36,612 |
| Floating Doctors HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND EXPERIENCE TO ISOLATED AREAS AND DEVELOPING WORLD | Topanga, CA | $32,500 |
| Sequioia Awards COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind TRAINING FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED RECIPIENTS | San Rafael, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequioia Awards COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind TRAINING FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED RECIPIENTS | San Rafael, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequioia Awards COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequioia Awards COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $30,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $25,000 |
| Floating Doctors HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND EXPERIENCE TO ISOLATED AREAS AND DEVELOPING WORLD | Topanga, CA | $25,000 |
| Floating Doctors HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND EXPERIENCE TO ISOLATED AREAS AND DEVELOPING WORLD | Topanga, CA | $25,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $24,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $24,000 |
| Sheriff's Activity League YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP | Redwood City, CA | $24,000 |
| Sheriff's Activity League YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP | Redwood City, CA | $22,000 |
| Saint Francis Center EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | Redwood City, CA | $21,000 |
| Saint Francis Center EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | Redwood City, CA | $21,000 |
| Saint Anthony Foundation - San Fran FOOD FOR HOMELESS AND INDIVIDUALS IN POVERTY | San Francisco, CA | $20,200 |
| Saint Anthony Foundation - San Fran FOOD FOR HOMELESS AND INDIVIDUALS IN POVERTY | San Francisco, CA | $20,200 |
| Hannig Cup A REGATTA FOR SAILORS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT RAISES MONEY FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES | San Carlos, CA | $20,000 |
| Kids Ourdoor Sports Camp YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | Vacaviile, CA | $20,000 |
| Kids Ourdoor Sports Camp YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | Vacaviile, CA | $20,000 |
| Shanti PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS AND CANCER BUILDING HUMAN CONNECTION TO REDUCE ISOLATION, ENHANCING HE | San Francisco, CA | $20,000 |
| Kids Ourdoor Sports Camp YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $20,000 |
| Dogcamp Boquete Foundation PROVIDE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESCUE OF ANIMALS | Charlotte, NC | $20,000 |
| One Life Counseling Center PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COUNSELING TRAINING, AND SEMINARS TO LIVE A PORPOSEFUL INSPIRED LIFE | San Carlos, CA | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Boys Girls Club YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER BOYS AND GIRLS PROGRAM | Menlo Park, CA | $15,000 |
| San Mateo Historical Association EDUCATE ON HISTORY WITH VARIOUS SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS | Redwood City, CA | $15,000 |
| Shanti PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS AND CANCER BUILDING HUMAN CONNECTION TO REDUCE ISOLATION, ENHANCING HE | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Boys Girls Club YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER BOYS AND GIRLS PROGRAM | Menlo Park, CA | $15,000 |
| San Mateo Historical Association EDUCATE ON HISTORY WITH VARIOUS SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS | Redwood City, CA | $15,000 |
| Shanti PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS AND CANCER BUILDING HUMAN CONNECTION TO REDUCE ISOLATION, ENHANCING HE | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind TRAINING FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED RECIPIENTS | San Rafael, CA | $15,000 |
| Sequoia Hospital Kennett Nursing SC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Redwood City, CA | $15,000 |
| One Life Counseling Center PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COUNSELING TRAINING, AND SEMINARS TO LIVE A PORPOSEFUL INSPIRED LIFE | San Carlos, CA | $14,115 |
| Unlimited Dreams to Reality Inc PROVIDE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESCUE OF ANIMALS | Fort Meyers, FL | $13,500 |
| Unlimited Dreams to Reality Inc PROVIDE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESCUE OF ANIMALS | Fort Meyers, FL | $13,500 |
| Kainos Home Training Center SHELTER AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS | Redwood City, CA | $12,500 |
| Healthy Cities Tutoring VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TUTORING AND MENTORING FOR CHILDREN | San Carlos, CA | $12,500 |
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT | Redwood City, CA | $12,000 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAI | San Carlos, CA | $12,000 |
| Dream Volunteers PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING | Mountain View, CA | $10,000 |
| Hearing Loss Association of America HELP FROM DOCTORS DIAGNOSIS AND SUBSIDIZE HEARING AIDS | Redwood City, CA | $10,000 |
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