Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
San Francisco, CA · EIN 94-6093385. Reported 330 grants totalling $22.7M to 127 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Crescent Porter Hale Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $40,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $6,500 and $100,000; the smallest was $500 and the largest $1,380,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basic Fund | Oakland, CA | $4,620,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| San Francisco & Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | $835,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | Oakland, CA | $650,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Aim High for High School | San Francisco, CA | $613,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alameda Co Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | $610,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| North Marin Community Services | Novato, CA | $580,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mercy Retirement & Care Center | Oakland, CA | $561,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $560,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mindful Life Project | Richmond, CA | $535,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | $510,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Extrafood Org | Kentfield, CA | $510,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Smart | San Francisco, CA | $460,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Berkeley Food Network | Berkeley, CA | $410,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | Walnut Creek, CA | $410,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Sos Meals on Wheels | San Leandro, CA | $410,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| White Pony Express | Pleasant Hill, CA | $410,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | Concord, CA | $385,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond, CA | $350,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Women's Audio Mission | San Francisco, CA | $340,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Food Runners | San Francisco, CA | $310,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Baycat | San Francisco, CA | $305,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| 826 Valencia | San Francisco, CA | $285,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| East Bay Asian Youth Center | Oakland, CA | $285,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mission Graduates | San Francisco, CA | $285,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| First Graduate | San Francisco, CA | $280,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County | Oakland, CA | $275,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Project Avary | San Rafael, CA | $275,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Richmond, CA | $265,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Next Generation Scholars Inc | San Rafael, CA | $260,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| De Marillac Academy | San Francisco, CA | $250,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center | Richmond, CA | $250,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alliance of Mission District Catholic Schools | San Francisco, CA | $240,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $230,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | $230,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cantare Con Vivo | Oakland, CA | $229,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Soar for Youth | Berkeley, CA | $220,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | $200,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Chapter 510 Ink | Oakland, CA | $190,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Waterside Workshops | Berkeley, CA | $185,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | San Francisco, CA | $180,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Resources for Science | Berkeley, CA | $180,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | $160,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | $160,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Meals on Wheelssenior Outreach | Walnut Creek, CA | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Outward Bound | San Francisco, CA | $150,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | $140,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Martin Luther King JR Freedom Center | Oakland, CA | $140,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Alliance of Mission Dist Cath Schools | San Francisco, CA | $120,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alliance of Mission Dist Catholic Schools | San Francisco, CA | $120,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Service Opportunities for Seniors | San Leandro, CA | $120,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Marin Senior Services | Pt Reyes Station, CA | $120,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Bay Area Girls Club | San Francisco, CA | $115,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Bridge the Gap | Sausalito, CA | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Face-Family Aid Catholic Education | Oakland, CA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Performing Arts Workshop | San Francisco, CA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep | Sausalito, CA | $90,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | San Francisco, CA | $90,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| St Ignatius Parish | San Francisco, CA | $87,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Glide Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | San Francisco, CA | $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| St Ignatius College Preparatory | San Francisco, CA | $80,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Mission San Juan Bautista Preservation Fund | San Juan Bautista, CA | $70,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| American Indian Child Resource Center | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hidden Genius Project | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Oakland Leaf Foundation | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Meals on Wheels Contra Costa | San Pablo, CA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Anthony's Dining Room | San Francisco, CA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| St Anthony's Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $40,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Excellence in Education Foundation | Truckee, CA | $36,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Library of Congress James Madison Council | Washington, DC | $31,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito, CA | $30,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities | San Francisco, CA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Girls Inc of West Contra Costa County | Richmond, CA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Children's Council of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $26,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Holy Family Day Home | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mount St Joseph - St Elizabeth | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Homeless Youth Alliance | San Francisco, CA | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | Napa, CA | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Peninsula Family Service | San Mateo, CA | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Winter Nights Family Shelter Inc | Pleasant Hill, CA | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Baykeeper | Oakland, CA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Commonwealth Club of California | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Epiphany Center | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tandem Partners in Early Living | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Upvalley Family Centers | St Helena, CA | $14,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Girls Education Collaborative | East Aurora, NY | $13,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| HEALTHRIGHT360 | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mount St Joseph-St Elizabeth - Epiphany Center | San Francisco, CA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Collabria Care | Napa, CA | $9,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Club of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Bay Scholars | San Francisco, CA | $8,750 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Clinic By the Bay | San Francisco, CA | $8,750 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Our Lady of the Redwoods Abbey | Whitethorn, CA | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Land Trust of Napa County | Napa, CA | $7,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Capuchin Retired Friars Foundation | Burlingame, CA | $6,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Episcopal Impact Fund | San Francisco, CA | $5,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Brannan Center | Calistoga, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Calif Society of Jesus | Los Gatos, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Daughters of Charity International Project Services | Southfield, MI | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Napa Valley Community Housing | Napa, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Order of Malta Clinic Northen California | Oakland, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Our Lady of Angels Parish | Burlingame, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| San Francisco Students Back on Track | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Social Good Fund Homies Empowerment | Richmond, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Spread the Vote | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children | Boston, MA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| 42ND Street Moon | San Francisco, CA | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Aim High - St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Community Health Foundation Napa Valley | Napa, CA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Daughters of Charity International Project Service | Southfield, MI | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends & Foundation St Helena Public Library | St Helena, CA | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Lighthouse Community Public School | Oakland, CA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay | Petaluma, CA | $3,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | Washington, DC | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Oakland Children's Fairyland Inc | Oakland, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Our Town St Helena | St Helena, CA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Calistoga Theater Company | Calistoga, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Childrens Council of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities of the East Bay | Oakland, CA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
85 of 127 (67%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 79%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is unusually consistent. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Alameda Co Community Food Bank
SAFETY NET - OPERATING SUPPORT - Aim High for High School
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH - OPERATING SUPPORT - East Oakland Youth Development Center
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH - BRIDGE PROGRAM AND OPERATING SUPPORT - North Marin Community Services
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH - PATHWAY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL SUCCESS AND OPERATING SUPPORT - Berkeley Food Network
SAFETY NET - OPERATING SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT - White Pony Express
SAFETY NET - GENERAL SUPPORT
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 230 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | $5,062,500 | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 80 | $5,560,000 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 79 | $5,495,000 | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 89 | $6,560,000 | $50,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Crescent Porter Hale Foundation has 68 of them, worth $7,930,000. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda Co Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | $400,000 |
| Extrafood Org | Kentfield, CA | $400,000 |
| San Francisco & Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | $400,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | $300,000 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | Oakland, CA | $300,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | Concord, CA | $300,000 |
| Aim High for High School | San Francisco, CA | $250,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | Richmond, CA | $250,000 |
| Smart | San Francisco, CA | $250,000 |
| North Marin Community Services | Novato, CA | $240,000 |
| Berkeley Food Network | Berkeley, CA | $200,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 |
| Face-Family Aid Catholic Education | Oakland, CA | $200,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | Walnut Creek, CA | $200,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $200,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 100% of this one's giving went to organizations in California. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $40,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in California.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 1660 Bush Street 300, San Francisco, CA, 94109. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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