Small World Foundation (Previously
The Small World Foundation (Previously is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its 2025 filing describes a primary goal of providing monetary assistance to organizations that help disadvantaged or underprivileged youth, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens, or provide other charitable and educational services.
Small World Foundation (Previously at a glance
In short: Small World Foundation (Previously gave $170K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,704
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,714
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $582,762
- +270.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Small World Foundation (Previously
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1122 Willow Street 200, San Jose, CA 95125
Phone: (408) 279-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Small World Foundation (Previously funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (Ivchf) ($25K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 23% to recipients in Nevada. Maryland received 6%, Arizona 1%, and Georgia 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Small World Foundation (Previously open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2020) to $170K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (Ivchf) Incline Village, NV | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $24,500 |
| Sharks Foundation San Jose, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $20,000 |
| The Lucious Bateman Foundation San Jose, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $17,030 |
| NCGA Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $12,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D Mountain West Hagerstown, MD | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity Carson City, NV | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $10,000 |
| San Jose Sports Authority San Jose, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of chartable and educational services. | $10,000 |
| Stroke Awareness Foundation Campbell, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $10,000 |
| The Britt George Foundation San Jose, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $10,000 |
| Tosca - the Orestimba Scholarship Comm Assn Newman, CA | To further a primary goal of the foundation: to provide monetary assistance to organizations that provide assistance to disadvantaged or underprivileged youths, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens or other organizations that provide other types of charitable and educational services. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $582,762 | $647,215 | $221,573 | $169,704 | 22 | $172,300 | $7,815 | $10,874 |
| 2024 | $157,120 | $211,309 | $200,915 | $149,529 | 18 | $151,661 | $7,209 | $8,347 |
| 2023 | $146,726 | $184,317 | $219,907 | $168,111 | 21 | $170,652 | $5,817 | $6,981 |
| 2022 | $182,316 | $144,934 | $226,951 | $168,547 | 19 | $177,701 | $5,934 | $13,941 |
| 2021 | $264,333 | $65,517 | $165,200 | $112,750 | 18 | $115,928 | $5,517 | $16,431 |
| 2020 | $364,016 | $137,419 | $145,840 | $93,000 | 17 | — | $7,419 | $18,040 |
| 2019 | $372,437 | $86,400 | $174,912 | $122,250 | 27 | — | $11,400 | $22,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Small World Foundation (Previously reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — 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 goal, as given in its 2025 grant descriptions, is to provide monetary assistance to organizations serving disadvantaged or underprivileged youth, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens, and organizations providing other charitable and educational services.
Its grantees describe a range of activities. Youth On Course says it provides subsidized golf-course access, internships, college scholarships, and an alumni program. Stroke Awareness Foundation says it works to improve community awareness of cerebrovascular disease and related treatment and health issues through research, education, screening, outreach, and communications. Achieve Tahoe says it provides affordable, inclusive physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $169,704. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $24,500, with a median of $7,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $24,500 to Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation, $20,000 to Sharks Foundation, $17,030 to The Lucious Bateman Foundation, and $12,500 to NCGA Foundation. Other grants of $10,000 went to Breakthrough T1D Mountain West, Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, San Jose Sports Authority, Stroke Awareness Foundation, The Britt George Foundation, Tosca – The Orestimba Scholarship Comm Assn, and Youth On Course. Achieve Tahoe received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rudy Staedler as president and director; Joe DiLeo as secretary/treasurer; and Beverly Staedler, Cristopher P. Staedler, Gina Staedler, Robert T. Kramer, Kelly S. Kramer, and Jeffrey V. Moore as directors.
Small World Foundation (Previously is led by Rudy Staedler, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rudy Staedler
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Staedler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cristopher P. Staedler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gina Staedler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffrey V. Moore
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly S. Kramer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert T. Kramer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe Dileo
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Small World Foundation (Previously
How much does Small World Foundation (Previously give each year?
Small World Foundation (Previously gave $170K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 18 grants.
What is Small World Foundation (Previously's typical grant size?
Small World Foundation (Previously's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,714, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Small World Foundation (Previously that year got $6K on average.
Where does Small World Foundation (Previously give grants?
Small World Foundation (Previously gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (23%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (7 grants), Carson City, NV (2 grants) and Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does Small World Foundation (Previously give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Small World Foundation (Previously's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Small World Foundation (Previously's largest grantees?
Small World Foundation (Previously's largest 2025 grantees include Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (Ivchf) ($24,500), Sharks Foundation ($20,000) and The Lucious Bateman Foundation ($17,030), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Small World Foundation (Previously?
Small World Foundation (Previously reported $583K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Small World Foundation (Previously fund?
The foundation’s stated goal, as given in its 2025 grant descriptions, is to provide monetary assistance to organizations serving disadvantaged or underprivileged youth, disadvantaged or dependent senior citizens, and organizations providing other charitable and educational services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Small World Foundation (Previously?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Small World Foundation (Previously's EIN?
Small World Foundation (Previously's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3879958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Small World Foundation (Previously 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
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