DANFORD FOUNDATION
San Carlos, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-2819322
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
San Carlos, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-2819322
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Danford Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $1.1 million across 81 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FLOATING DOCTORS INC
$177.5K
2%
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$142K
2%

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC
$135K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANFORD FOUNDATION?
Yes. DANFORD FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does DANFORD FOUNDATION give?
DANFORD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Tennessee, and Michigan. 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 DANFORD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANFORD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANFORD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DANFORD FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANFORD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DANFORD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include FLOATING DOCTORS INC, SEQUOIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANFORD FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting DANFORD FOUNDATION’s website.
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