Danford Foundation
San Carlos, California · EIN 942819322 · Private foundation
Based in San Carlos, California, Danford Foundation has awarded $6.4M across 612 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Hannig Environmental Research Organ. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Danford Foundation funds
Danford Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, lgbtq people.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAIN FOREST ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTI | San Carlos, CA | $525K | 2024 |
| Hannig Environmental Research Organ RESEARCH CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN FRESHWATER ACTIVITIES AND OUR FRAGILE REEFS, FOCUSED ON MARINE AND RAIN FOREST ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTI | San Carlos, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN | Memphis, TN | $105K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Danford Foundation
Danford Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at danfordfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Danford Foundation
- Does Danford Foundation accept grant applications?
- Danford Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Danford Foundation fund?
- Danford Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Hannig Environmental Research Organ, St Jude Children's Hospital. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Danford Foundation give in grants?
- Danford Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.4M over 612 grants.
- Where is Danford Foundation located?
- Danford Foundation is based in San Carlos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942819322.
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