Danvera Foundation

EIN 75-2979435 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in CA, NY, MD +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Danvera Foundation based in CA paid 23 grants totaling $379.5K to 23 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $110K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, PLAYWORKS, and BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,096,887
Giving (latest yr)
$379,487
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
23
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of San Diego$110,000
  • Playworks$77,500
  • Boys and Girls Club of Oakland$51,000
  • Ucla Foundation$45,000
  • St Patrick's School$40,000

Where grants went

  • California$375,438 · 19 grants
  • New York$2,000 · 2 grants
  • Maryland$1,030 · 1 grant
  • Arkansas$1,019 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Various Programs; Marine Studies; Dean's Fund; Scholarships
$110,000
Playworks
Oakland, CA
General Support
$77,500
Boys and Girls Club of Oakland
Oakland, CA
General Support
$51,000
Ucla Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Various Programs
$45,000
St Patrick's School
Larkspur, CA
General Support; Event Sponsorship
$40,000
St Mary's College High School
Albany, CA
General Support
$15,000
St Augustine High School
San Diego, CA
General Support
$10,000
First Tee of Oakland
Oakland, CA
General Support
$5,206
Legal Services for Children
San Francisco, CA
General Support
$5,163
Children's Fairyland
Oakland, CA
General Support
$5,000
St Teresa Church
Oakland, CA
General Support
$2,563
Urban League
Oakland, CA
General Support
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Danvera Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Danvera Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $379.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $110K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, PLAYWORKS, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Danvera Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Danvera Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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