Chip Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-2782935
Foundation Overview
Based in Cupertino, CA, Chip Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $345,026 to organizations in California, Massachusetts and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $54,834, with a median award of $500.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 13 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
76% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Palo Alto (43%), San Jose (18%), Stanford (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 487% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Chip Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz Cou | $54,834 | Aptos, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Junior League Of Palo Alto Mp | $5,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Lucile Packard Fdn For Children's | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $44,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $10,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Lappans | $1,000 | Boonsboro, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Stanford University- Mr | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $15,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Vista Center | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz Cou | $1,282 | Aptos, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2024 |
| Junior League Of Palo Alto Mp | $1,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Stanford University- Mr | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $1,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Okizu | $1,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Stanford University- Mr | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Okizu | $1,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Stanford University- Mr | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Corporate Accountability | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| David Gordon Louis Daniel Foundation | $100 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Family Supportive Housing | $100 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Gilman School | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $300 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $5,200 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $200 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Williams College | $100 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Corporate Accountability | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| David Gordon Louis Daniel Foundation | $100 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Family Supportive Housing | $100 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Gilman School | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $300 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $5,200 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $200 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Williams College | $100 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Corporate Accountability | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| David Gordon Louis Daniel Foundation | $100 | Mcclean, VA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Family Supportive Housing | $100 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Gilman School | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $300 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $4,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Rebuilding Together Peninsula | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $5,200 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Theatreworks Of Silicon Valley | $4,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $200 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Williams College | $100 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2021 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Bridge The Gap College Prep | $1,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| California Youth Symphony | $150 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Corporate Accountability | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Family Supportive Housing | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Fresh Lifelines For Youth | $1,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Gilman School | $100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Junior League Of Palo Alto Mid Peninsula | $1,200 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Morgan Autism Center | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Opportunity Fund | $250 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $3,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Pomona College | $100 | Claremont, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Rebuilding Together | $100 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $2,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Senior Adult Legal Assistance | $100 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Stanford University Graduate School Of Business | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Stanford University Law School | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Theatre Of The Emerging American Moment | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Theatreworks | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Williams College | $100 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2020 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| California Youth Symphony | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Castilleja School Foundation | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Corporate Accountability | $400 | Boston, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Fresh Lifelines For Youth | $100 | Milpias, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Gilman School | $200 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Jlpamp | $1,500 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Children's Health | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Mercado Global | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Mission Hospice | $100 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Morgan Autism Center | $200 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | $760 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | $100 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $2,500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Pomona College | $200 | Claremont, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Rebuilding Together | $200 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $1,500 | San Jose, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Stanford University Medical School | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Stanford University Gsb | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Stanford University Law School | $100 | Stanford, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Theatreworks | $11,050 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $100 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Vista Center | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Voter Participation Center | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Williams College | $200 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Or Endowment Fund Purposes | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Chip Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-2782935 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11008 SYCAMORE DR Cupertino, CA 95014-6562 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Chip Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Robert H Miller |
|---|---|
| Secretary/tr | Carolyn D Miller |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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