Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain
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Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain at a glance
In short: Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain gave $29K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,500
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,125
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $189,416
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seamless Bay Area ($11K). Together the top 4 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $113K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless Bay Area San Francisco, CA | Payment to fiscal sponsored party | $10,500 |
| Belle Haven Community Fund Menlo Park, CA | Menlo Together funding | $6,000 |
| Housing Leadership Council San Mateo, CA | Edu on housing for Menlo Together | $6,000 |
| Youth United for Community East Palo Alto, CA | Menlo Together funding | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,416 | $228,161 | $278,068 | $28,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $243,363 | $281,154 | $207,736 | $28,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $168,368 | $278,272 | $166,879 | $12,500 | Total only |
| 2021 | $54,318 | $163,001 | $177,769 | — | — |
| 2020 | $63,097 | $270,542 | $235,108 | $112,910 | 5 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $189K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain is led by Adina Levin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adina Levin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Yoriko Kishimoto
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Bargar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Alexis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrett Mullen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elaine Uang (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Adina Levin (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain
How much does Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain give each year?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain gave $29K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain's typical grant size?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain give grants?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain reported $189K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $189K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain's EIN?
Foundation for Regional Transit DBA Friends of Caltrain's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3196927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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