The Intero Foundation Inc
The Intero Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Cupertino, California. Formed in 2003, it supports locally based charitable organizations working to promote children’s growth and well-being in the communities it serves.
The Intero Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Intero Foundation Inc gave $256K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $256,000
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,667
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,971,245
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Intero Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 10080 N Wolfe Road Ste Sw3-100, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (831) 970-8849
Website: https://interofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Intero Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Peninsula College Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California (94% of grant dollars) and Arizona (6%). The foundation’s stated mission refers to the communities it serves; the 2024 grant recipients listed include organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Phoenix.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Intero Foundation Inc gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $111K (2022) to $488K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $256K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Peninsula College Fund Milpitas, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $20,000 |
| San Jose Sports Authority San Jose, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| The Good Shepard Fund Phoenix, AZ | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $15,000 |
| JW House Santa Clara, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School San Jose, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $15,000 |
| Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative San Jose, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $12,500 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Inc Milpitas, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society San Jose, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Palo Alto, CA | provide financial support to organization helping children and youth | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,971,245 | $399,795 | $373,159 | $256,000 | 24 | $47,981 |
| 2023 | $1,944,609 | $325,285 | $349,378 | $287,000 | 24 | $6,746 |
| 2022 | $1,968,702 | $433,318 | $154,324 | $111,200 | Total only | $26,818 |
| 2021 | $1,689,708 | $674,213 | $536,649 | $488,000 | Total only | $20,796 |
| 2020 | $1,575,852 | $497,433 | $308,727 | $266,500 | Total only | $50,050 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to positively impact the growth and well-being of children in the communities it serves. It raises and donates money to local organizations supporting children’s education, health, and personal development.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate those activities. The Peninsula College Fund says it assists low-income, underserved, and first-generation college students with college graduation and educational and career goals. JW House says it provides a welcoming place for families during a medical crisis, while an individual recipient Care of the Bay Area says it provides services to children and families during medical crises. Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative describes its work as engaging and empowering girls from under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $256,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported grant was $20,000 to The Peninsula College Fund. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to San Jose Sports Authority, an individual recipient Care of the Bay Area, The Good Shepard Fund, JW House, and Cristo Rey San Jose High School; and $12,500 each to Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative and Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Crane as chairman of the board; Stephani Hicks as president; and John Thompson, Kraig Constantino, and Gwen Blewett as board members.
The Intero Foundation Inc is led by Stephani Hicks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephani Hicks
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Crane
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kraig Constantino
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Blewett
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ana Maria Russo (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Cecilia Crisotomo (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Heather Wang (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vicki Ferrando (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nisha Sharma (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 The Intero Foundation Inc
How much does The Intero Foundation Inc give each year?
The Intero Foundation Inc gave $256K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $287K across 24 grants.
What is The Intero Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Intero Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Intero Foundation Inc give grants?
The Intero Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (8 grants), Milpitas, CA (2 grants), Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Gilroy, CA (2 grants).
Does The Intero Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Intero Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Intero Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Intero Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Peninsula College Fund ($20,000), San Jose Sports Authority ($15,000) and The Good Shepard Fund ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Intero Foundation Inc?
The Intero Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What does The Intero Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to positively impact the growth and well-being of children in the communities it serves. It raises and donates money to local organizations supporting children’s education, health, and personal development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Intero Foundation Inc?
The Intero Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check interofoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Intero Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Intero Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0688284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Intero Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-intero-foundation-inc-morg_8848df1bf44142dab1a352af8e9f3bed
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