Edward J Daly Foundation
Edward J Daly Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in California, including organizations working in research, food assistance, education, child care, youth services, and other areas.
Edward J Daly Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward J Daly Foundation gave $194K across 18 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $193,500
- -54.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,750
- -48.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,611,107
- +5.7% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edward J Daly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6114 La Salle Avenue Box 364, Oakland, CA 94611-2802
Phone: (415) 533-3348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward J Daly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Glaucoma Research Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edward J Daly Foundation gives
- 100% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $421K (2020). In 2021 it made 18 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | Glaucoma Research | $50,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Human Support Services | $25,000 |
| Corpus Christi School Piedmont, CA | Catholic School | $20,000 |
| Oakland Aviation Museum Oakland, CA | MUSEUM | $20,000 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland, CA | Catholic School | $15,000 |
| Saint Vincent's Day Home Oakland, CA | Child Care Services | $15,000 |
| Holy Family Day Home of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Child Care Services | $10,000 |
| Head Over Heels Emeryville, CA | Youth Support Services | $5,000 |
| Project Love and Care American Canyon, CA | Human Support Services | $5,000 |
| Saint Dorothy's Rest Camp Meeker, CA | Human Support Services | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,611,107 | $543,653 | $241,029 | $193,500 | 18 | $199,125 | $445,957 | $289,290 |
| 2020 | $5,308,483 | $277,452 | $487,791 | $421,025 | 20 | — | $189,069 | $278,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward J Daly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for a glaucoma research organization, a community food bank, schools, child care services, a museum, and organizations described as providing youth or human support services.
The Glaucoma Research Foundation describes its mission as curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research. Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community. Redwood Day School says it inspires students to meet challenges, embrace differences, and develop intellectual and emotional courage. Sempervirens Fund says it works to ensure coast redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains thrive for generations.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $193,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the reported grants were $50,000 to Glaucoma Research Foundation, $25,000 to Alameda County Community Food Bank, $20,000 each to Corpus Christi School and Oakland Aviation Museum, and $15,000 each to Holy Names High School and Saint Vincent’s Day Home. The foundation also gave $3,500 to Pacific Boychoir Academy, $2,500 to Redwood Day School, and $2,500 to Sempervirens Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists June Behrendt as president and director, and Sean Otto as secretary and CFO.
Edward J Daly Foundation is led by June Behrendt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
June Behrendt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Otto
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Edward J Daly Foundation
How much does Edward J Daly Foundation give each year?
Edward J Daly Foundation gave $194K across 18 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $421K across 20 grants.
What is Edward J Daly Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward J Daly Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,750, across 18 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward J Daly Foundation give grants?
Edward J Daly Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (8 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Edward J Daly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Edward J Daly Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Support Services" (4 grants).
Who are Edward J Daly Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward J Daly Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Glaucoma Research Foundation ($50,000), Alameda County Community Food Bank ($25,000) and Corpus Christi School ($20,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Edward J Daly Foundation?
Edward J Daly Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward J Daly Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for a glaucoma research organization, a community food bank, schools, child care services, a museum, and organizations described as providing youth or human support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward J Daly Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward J Daly Foundation's EIN?
Edward J Daly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6109262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Edward J Daly Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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