The Private Foundation
The Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K.
The Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Private Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $62,500
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $27,417
- -82.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meristem ($100K). Together the top 2 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Private Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meristem Fair Oaks, CA | General Use of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Uvsc Haiku, HI | General Use of the Organization | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,417 | $5,216 | $130,118 | $125,000 | 2 | $126,343 | $3,147 |
| 2023 | $152,319 | $9,639 | $8,731 | — | — | $2,356 | $7,466 |
| 2022 | $151,411 | $2,905 | $4,500 | — | — | $1,125 | $7,534 |
| 2021 | $153,006 | $7,516 | $7,820 | — | — | $1,925 | $7,545 |
| 2020 | $153,310 | $7,609 | $7,660 | — | — | — | $7,557 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Private Foundation is led by Marc J. Turtletaub, President & Assistant Tr on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc J. Turtletaub
President & Assistant Tr
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex E. Turtletaub
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Curran Turtletaub
Assistant 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 The Private Foundation
How much does The Private Foundation give each year?
The Private Foundation gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Private Foundation?
The Private Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Private Foundation operate?
The Private Foundation has awarded grants in California, Hawaii.
What is The Private Foundation's EIN?
The Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3303674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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