South San Francisco Rotary Foundation
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation is a private foundation based in South San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for local education and community organizations, as well as support for Rotary-related projects and other charitable efforts.
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: South San Francisco Rotary Foundation gave $301K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,815
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $21,487
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,598,984
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 South San Francisco Rotary Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 433 Alida Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 867-3539
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South San Francisco Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of No SM County ($130K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Illinois, 3% to Hawaii, and 2% to Florida. Several of the largest grants went to organizations or students in South San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is South San Francisco Rotary Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 $149K (2020) to $301K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of No SM County South San Francisco, CA | General Support | $130,000 |
| High School Students (41) South San Francisco, CA | College Scholarships | $59,000 |
| SSF Unified School District South San Francisco, CA | Principals' Funds, Teacher Gift Cards, Bee Education | $43,815 |
| Rotary District 5000 Foundation Honolulu, HI | Fire Relief | $10,000 |
| SSF Rotary Club Foundation South San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation Chicago, IL | Dysphasia Project | $10,000 |
| Rotary Service Incryla Fund Pacifica, CA | Leadership Academy | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | Fire Relief | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores Foundation Foster City, CA | Mental Health Event | $5,000 |
| Shelter Box Lakewood Ranch, FL | Emergency Shelter Boxes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,598,984 | $302,154 | $447,134 | $300,815 | 14 | $408,455 | $263,475 | $257,253 |
| 2022 | $881,077 | $91,658 | $173,196 | $150,596 | 10 | $150,596 | $86,225 | $77,113 |
| 2021 | $962,615 | $13,050 | $211,045 | $202,279 | 13 | — | $6,997 | $74,020 |
| 2020 | $1,153,736 | $1,090,858 | $161,391 | $149,341 | 11 | — | $1,074,602 | $57,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South San Francisco Rotary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County, college scholarships for high school students, and support for South San Francisco Unified School District activities. Other grants supported fire relief, a leadership academy, a mental health event, emergency shelter boxes, and cleft palate surgeries.
Among the 2024 grantees, Rotary District 5000 Foundation describes its mission as youth education, community welfare, and support. California Fire Foundation describes its work as assisting fire victims and conducting public fire-safety education campaigns. Rotaplast International says it provides free reconstructive surgery and clinical education in underserved communities worldwide, focusing on cleft and burn care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $300,815. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $130,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $130,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County for general support, $59,000 for college scholarships to 41 high school students, and $43,815 to South San Francisco Unified School District for principals’ funds, teacher gift cards, and bee education. Other grants included $10,000 each to Rotary District 5000 Foundation for fire relief, South San Francisco Rotary Club Foundation for general support, The Rotary Foundation for a dysphasia project, and Rotary Service Incryla Fund for a leadership academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ed Bortoli and Pete Carcione as directors, Mark Barradas as chair, Matteo Rizzo as secretary, and Bruce Wright as treasurer.
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation is led by Mark Barradas, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Barradas
Chair
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Bortoli
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Carcione
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Wright
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matteo Rizzo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 South San Francisco Rotary Foundation
How much does South San Francisco Rotary Foundation give each year?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation gave $301K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's typical grant size?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $21,487, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from South San Francisco Rotary Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does South San Francisco Rotary Foundation give grants?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were South San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does South San Francisco Rotary Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's largest grantees?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of No SM County ($130,000), High School Students (41) ($59,000) and SSF Unified School District ($43,815), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is South San Francisco Rotary Foundation?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does South San Francisco Rotary Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County, college scholarships for high school students, and support for South San Francisco Unified School District activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South San Francisco Rotary Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's EIN?
South San Francisco Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2585087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does South San Francisco Rotary 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 September 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). South San Francisco Rotary Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/south-san-francisco-rotary-foundation-morg_d59eda65cd8e4dc0936e79368f40877c
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