The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc
The mission of the Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund is the management of contributions received by the rotary club of los altos, for the purpose of dispensing grants, scholarships and charitable contributions, building an endowment for the future and to otherwise aid and support worthy organizations, be they local, national or international in nature, that are organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational or community-building purposes.
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc gave $258K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $257,926
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,241
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $2,500,579
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foothill De Anza Community Colleges Foundation ($80K). Together the top 8 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 32 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2022) to $258K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill De Anza Community Colleges Foundation Los Altos Hills, CA | To Support the Veterans Program at Foothill College | $80,000 |
| The Lahaina Rotary Youth Foundation Lahaina, HI | To benefit the children of lahaina displaced by fire | $53,875 |
| Larc Los Altos, CA | Through its members commits to serving the community through activities and special events | $42,373 |
| City of Los Altos | To underwrite the installation of water fountains in lincoln park | $40,000 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection Los Altos, CA | To Provide Mentoring for Local High School Students | $15,000 |
| Rotary District 5170 San Jose, CA | To Help Poor and Disadvabtaged Persons. | $11,558 |
| The Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | To End Polio and Other Global Initatives | $8,620 |
| Karat School Project Palo Alto, CA | To Provide Education to Children and Women | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,500,579 | $507,105 | $430,714 | $257,926 | 8 | $73,328 |
| 2024 | $2,341,935 | $375,048 | $352,111 | $173,219 | 6 | $57,759 |
| 2023 | $2,122,419 | $871,390 | $298,476 | $103,178 | 6 | $60,197 |
| 2022 | $1,449,694 | $472,931 | $186,056 | $99,249 | 7 | $30,773 |
| 2021 | $1,354,199 | $619,008 | $393,725 | $116,111 | 5 | $22,796 |
| 2020 | $1,020,229 | $350,584 | $506,267 | $159,478 | 13 | $31,178 |
| 2019 | $1,140,705 | $369,869 | $454,367 | $122,056 | 15 | $22,863 |
About The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $258K. Net investment income was $73K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc is led by Elsbeth Tebrake, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elsbeth Tebrake
Co-President
Trustee → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Elmer
Co-President
Treasurer → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Schiller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Fitzgerald
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Smith
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Shea
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Joe Eyre (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Crysta Krames (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Kelly (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lindsay Carpenter (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Walleigh (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Donna Verna (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Chuck Lindauer (2022) — Trustee
- Former: George Stafford (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stan Scardino (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Lonnie Gary (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara Small (2019) — President
- Former: Frank Verlot (2019) — Secretary
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 Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc
How much does The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc give each year?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc gave $258K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $173K across 6 grants.
What is The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $32,241, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc give grants?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Altos, CA (2 grants).
Does The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Foothill De Anza Community Colleges Foundation ($80,000), The Lahaina Rotary Youth Foundation ($53,875) and Larc ($42,373), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $507K.
What is The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's EIN?
The Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2575930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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