Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
The Crescent Porter Hale Foundation is a San Francisco, California–based private foundation that supports nonprofit organizations serving residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco counties. Founded in 1961, it focuses on enrichment opportunities for underserved middle school youth, help meeting basic needs, and scholarships for children in grades K–8 to attend Catholic schools.
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation at a glance
In short: Crescent Porter Hale Foundation gave $6.6M across 89 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in California. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,560,000
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 89
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,708
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $134,334,855
- +14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (14 of 89, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website says applications are by invitation and request for proposal only, and that there are no open application periods. It states that, for the foreseeable future, middle school youth grants will be made through an RFP process. Organizations invited to submit a proposal receive instructions by email. The foundation’s 2024 filing likewise states that grantmaking will occur through an RFP process and that invited organizations will receive detailed instructions. The filing identifies middle school youth programs, food security for seniors, and K–8 Catholic school scholarships as strategic focus areas.
- Contact
Application contact: Eunice Valentine - Crescent Porter
Mailing address: 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-6540
Website: HTTP://WWW.CRESCENTPORTERHALE.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Crescent Porter Hale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Basic Fund ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
414 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 414 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it funds nonprofit organizations working in and serving residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Francisco counties. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Crescent Porter Hale Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 89 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2020) to $6.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 89 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Basic Fund Oakland, CA | K-8 Scholarships | $1,080,000 |
| San Francisco & Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Safety Net | $225,000 |
| Alameda Co Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Safety Net | $200,000 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center Oakland, CA | Middle School Youth | $200,000 |
| Extrafood Org Kentfield, CA | Safety Net | $200,000 |
| Aim High for High School San Francisco, CA | Middle School Youth, Education | $153,000 |
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | Middle School Youth | $150,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Concord, CA | Safety Net | $150,000 |
| North Marin Community Services Novato, CA | Middle School Youth | $150,000 |
| Smart San Francisco, CA | Middle School Youth | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,334,855 | $19,932,372 | $12,091,902 | $6,560,000 | 89 | $7,038,735 | $17,725,693 | $6,237,804 |
| 2023 | $117,606,386 | $7,964,709 | $6,388,910 | $5,495,000 | 79 | $5,969,405 | $6,048,030 | $5,770,416 |
| 2022 | $107,380,652 | $5,438,207 | $8,128,970 | $5,560,000 | 80 | $5,933,092 | $5,815,935 | $5,341,023 |
| 2021 | $115,252,943 | $12,205,245 | $5,332,997 | $5,062,500 | 82 | $5,410,033 | $11,050,755 | $5,383,901 |
| 2020 | $108,427,530 | $6,190,914 | $7,313,461 | $4,944,500 | 84 | — | $5,223,582 | $5,062,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crescent Porter Hale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support a thriving Bay Area community where underserved people receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives. Its focus areas include middle school youth success, a safety net for seniors, and K–8 Catholic school scholarships.
Examples from its 2024 grants illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. The Basic Fund says its mission is to advance educational equity for low-income families by helping offset private-school tuition costs in the Bay Area. East Oakland Youth Development Center describes its work as promoting the social, educational, economic, recreational, and cultural welfare of youth and young adults in East Oakland. AIM High for High School says it provides joyful, enriching learning experiences for middle school students, aspiring teachers, and experienced educators. Other grantees describe work supporting youth and families, college access for students from low-income backgrounds, and underserved students’ well-being and resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 89 grants totaling $6,560,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,080,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $1,080,000 to The Basic Fund for K–8 scholarships; $225,000 to San Francisco & Marin Food Bank for safety-net support; and $200,000 each to Alameda County Community Food Bank for safety-net support, East Oakland Youth Development Center for middle school youth, and ExtraFood for safety-net support. Other notable grants included $153,000 to AIM High for High School and $150,000 each to 10,000 Degrees, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, North Marin Community Services, and SMART.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory P. Ryan as president; Mary Romo as secretary; Kirk Syme as treasurer; and Christina Alvarez, Suzan Bateson, Alec Lee, Anna Nordberg, Deborah Sims, and Loraine Stuart as directors.
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation is led by Gregory P. Ryan, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory P. Ryan
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alec Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loraine Stuart
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Nordberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzan Bateson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Alvarez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Sims
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Syme
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Romo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory R. Bonfiglio Sj (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Mellon Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sr Estela Morales (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Crescent Porter Hale Foundation
How much does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give each year?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation gave $6.6M across 89 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 79 grants.
What is Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's typical grant size?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $73,708, across 89 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Crescent Porter Hale Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give grants?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (36 grants), Oakland, CA (15 grants), San Rafael, CA (4 grants) and Richmond, CA (4 grants).
Does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 89 grants with a stated purpose on Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Middle School Youth" (33 grants), "Community Services" (26 grants) and "Safety Net" (16 grants).
Who are Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's largest grantees?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Basic Fund ($1,080,000), San Francisco & Marin Food Bank ($225,000) and Alameda Co Community Food Bank ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crescent Porter Hale Foundation?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation reported $134.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Crescent Porter Hale Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support a thriving Bay Area community where underserved people receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives. Its focus areas include middle school youth success, a safety net for seniors, and K–8 Catholic school scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Crescent Porter Hale Foundation?
The foundation’s website says applications are by invitation and request for proposal only, and that there are no open application periods. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's EIN?
Crescent Porter Hale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6093385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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