The Palo Alto Community Fund
Redwood City, California · EIN 770483215 · Private foundation
Based in Redwood City, California, The Palo Alto Community Fund has awarded $7.8M across 372 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Lifemoves. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Palo Alto Community Fund funds
The Palo Alto Community Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifemoves COVID-19 RELIEF | Menlo Park, CA | $275K | 2020 |
| Lifemoves GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Jobtrain GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Menlo Park, CA | $130K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Palo Alto Community Fund
The Palo Alto Community Fund'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 paloaltocommfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Palo Alto Community Fund
- Does The Palo Alto Community Fund accept grant applications?
- The Palo Alto Community Fund'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 Palo Alto Community Fund fund?
- The Palo Alto Community Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Lifemoves, Jobtrain. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Palo Alto Community Fund give in grants?
- The Palo Alto Community Fund reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.8M over 372 grants.
- Where is The Palo Alto Community Fund located?
- The Palo Alto Community Fund is based in Redwood City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770483215.
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