The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $733,500, with listed grants supporting organizations working in areas including marine research, education, environmental solutions, and arts and culture.
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston at a glance
In short: The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston gave $734K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $733,500
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,393
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $8,657,903
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston
- 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: 155 Bovet Road 770, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone: (650) 653-2406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Francisco SPCA ($167K). Together the top 10 received $682K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 63 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to Utah, 5% to Missouri, 1% to Vermont, and less than 1% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $85K (2019) to $876K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco SPCA San Francisco, CA | General Operations | $167,000 |
| The Grabhorn Institute San Francisco, CA | General Operations | $115,000 |
| 5 Gyres Institute Santa Monica, CA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Great Basin Wildlife Rescue Spanish Fork, UT | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Earth Species Project Berkeley, CA | Gereral Operations | $50,000 |
| California Ocean Alliance Aptos, CA | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation Melno Park, CA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust St. Louis, MO | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Joy Culture Foundation Menlo Park, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,657,903 | $476,334 | $816,862 | $733,500 | 14 | $770,068 | $399,653 | $460,368 |
| 2024 | $8,998,431 | $538,969 | $609,672 | $546,500 | 9 | $576,034 | $501,838 | $467,033 |
| 2023 | $9,069,134 | $385,342 | $572,352 | $518,000 | 9 | $543,472 | $282,913 | $453,090 |
| 2022 | $9,256,144 | $97,844 | $537,170 | $485,000 | 13 | $510,772 | $116,535 | $467,446 |
| 2021 | $9,695,470 | $264,944 | $581,923 | $530,000 | 18 | $555,671 | $239,198 | $508,101 |
| 2020 | $10,012,449 | $261,792 | $988,566 | $875,500 | 15 | — | $261,687 | $526,331 |
| 2019 | $10,739,223 | $640,680 | $85,079 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $602,157 | $501,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston reported a distributable amount of $460K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, the California Ocean Alliance says its mission is to conduct marine research that informs policy and safeguards oceans and marine mammals. The Opportunity Trust says it invests in educators and school systems seeking to build capacity for significant, measurable change. FOR-SITE Foundation says its exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and education programs are based on the belief that art can inspire dialogue about the natural and cultural environment. One Tree Planted says it works toward a sustainable and resilient future through nature-based solutions rooted in tree science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $733,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $167,000, with a median grant of $35,000. The largest listed awards included $167,000 to the San Francisco SPCA, $115,000 to the Grabhorn Institute, $100,000 to 5 Gyres Institute, and $80,000 to Great Basin Wildlife Rescue. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Earth Species Project, $40,000 to California Ocean Alliance, $35,000 each to UC Santa Cruz Foundation, Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation, and The Opportunity Trust, and $25,000 each to Joy Culture Foundation and One Community Campaign. One Tree Planted received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Courtney Roberts and Stephen Preston as trustees.
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Preston
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
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 The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston
How much does The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston give each year?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston gave $734K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $547K across 9 grants.
What is The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's typical grant size?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $52,393, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston give grants?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's largest grantees?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's largest 2025 grantees include San Francisco SPCA ($167,000), The Grabhorn Institute ($115,000) and 5 Gyres Institute ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $770K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $460K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, the California Ocean Alliance says its mission is to conduct marine research that informs policy and safeguards oceans and marine mammals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston?
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 The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's EIN?
The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0271526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Courtney Roberts and Steve Preston 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 May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 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 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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