THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND
Palo Alto, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0483215
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Palo Alto, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
77-0483215
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Palo Alto Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking within the local community, having distributed a total of $1.8 million to 191 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND FOCUSES ON THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND CHANNELS CHARITABLE GIVING OF LOCAL DONORS TO EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE IN PALO ALTO, EAST PALO ALTO AND MENLO PARK.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LIFEMOVES
Menlo Park, CA
$527.5K
4%
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto Inc
East Palo Alto, CA
$382.5K
3%
RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Menlo Park, CA
$285K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND?
No. THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND give?
THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND make each year?
In 2025, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2025, THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include LIFEMOVES, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto Inc, and RAVENSWOOD EDUCATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND?
THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.