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The Gifford Foundation Inc

Portola Valley, California  ·  EIN 943303273  ·  Private foundation

Based in Portola Valley, California, The Gifford Foundation Inc has awarded $5.2M across 119 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to UCLA Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$587K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$11.3M
Assets (FY2021)
119
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Gifford Foundation Inc funds

The Gifford Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, sports & recreation.

EducationHigher EducationSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UCLA Foundation
Baseball program
Los Angeles, CA$997K2019
Leland Stanford Junior University
Head Men's Coaches Tennis Office Naming
Stanford, CA$500K2025
UCLA Foundation
Men's BaseballWomens Golf TournamentMen's and Women's Golf and the Gifford Practice Complex
Los Angeles, CA$305K2024

How to apply for funding from The Gifford Foundation Inc

The Gifford Foundation Inc'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Gifford Foundation Inc

Does The Gifford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Gifford Foundation Inc'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 The Gifford Foundation Inc fund?
The Gifford Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include UCLA Foundation, Leland Stanford Junior University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Gifford Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Gifford Foundation Inc reported $587K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 119 grants.
Where is The Gifford Foundation Inc located?
The Gifford Foundation Inc is based in Portola Valley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943303273.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Gifford Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Gifford Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.