The Praisner Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3381823
Foundation Overview
Based in Pebble Beach, CA, The Praisner Family Foundation has awarded 140 grants totaling $691,567 to organizations in California, New York and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $100,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 6 recipients (33%) 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 Monterey (20%), Carmel (20%), San Francisco (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 248% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Praisner Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2025 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | For A Capital Campaign To Build A New Kitchen | 2025 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2025 |
| Montage Health Foundation | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2025 |
| Aim Youth Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2025 |
| Gofundmeorg | $2,375 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Disaster Relief | 2025 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Bloomington, MN, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Carmel Library | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Carmel Foundation | $250 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Jdrf | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Hospital De La Familia | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Bloomington, MN, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Carmel Library | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Carmel Foundation | $250 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Jdrf | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Hospital De La Familia | $1,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2024 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $1,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Rafael House Homeless Support San Francisco | $505 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Carmel Valley Women's Club Scholarship | $100 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey Peninsula For Meals On Wheels | $30,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Build Addtional Kitchen And Facilities For Veterans | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Jdrf | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Carmel Library | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Santa Cruz | $250 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $1,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Rafael House Homeless Support San Francisco | $505 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Carmel Valley Women's Club Scholarship | $100 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey Peninsula For Meals On Wheels | $30,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Build Addtional Kitchen And Facilities For Veterans | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Jdrf | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Carmel Library | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Santa Cruz | $250 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle | $250 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey Peninsula | $35,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Network For Good For Monterey Downtown Street Teams (homeless Support) | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Carmel Foundation | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Gofundmeorg For Ukrainian Refugees | $2,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Carmel Valley Women's Club Scholarship | $250 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $15,550 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey Peninsula | $35,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Network For Good For Monterey Downtown Street Teams (Homeless Support) | $1,000 | San Jose, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Carmel Foundation | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Gofundmeorg For Ukrainian Refugees | $2,500 | West Hollywood, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Carmel Valley Women's Club Scholarship | $250 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $15,550 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organization's General Programs | 2022 |
| Carmel Valley Women's Club Foundation | $250 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Fisher House Foundation | $250 | Travis Afb, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pacific Repertory Theatre | $25,000 | Carmel, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Aim Youth Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| New Mexico State University | $6,600 | Las Cruces, NM, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Meal On Wheels Monterey | $75 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America Cal-diego Chapter | $200 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Jdrf | $15,500 | New York, NY, US | General Puroses | 2021 |
| Merchant Logo Paralyzed Veterans Of America Cal-d | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| University Of Oregon | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey County | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Puroses | 2021 |
| Carmel Foundation | $25,760 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | To Provide A Place For Members To Gather And Enjoy A Variety Of Activities And Services In An Environment Of Respect And Camaraderie. | 2020 |
| St Francis High School | $500 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $6,020 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Research, Education And Services To Children Affected By Diabetes | 2020 |
| Waterorg | $100 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Bring Water And Sanitation To The World | 2020 |
| New Mexico State University | $6,600 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Providing Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2020 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Carmel Woman's Club Foundation | $3,250 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | To Promote Charitable Giving, Mutual Help, Intellectual Advancement, Social Enjoyment And Welfare Of The Community | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey County | $5,650 | Monterey, CA, US | To Make Grands To Create Healthy, Safe, Vibrant Communities In Monterey County And Beyond. | 2020 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Develop A Unique Expertise On A Wide Variety Of Issues Involving The Special Needs Of Our Members | 2020 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Imiprove Quality Of Life For Members Of The Military, Retirees, Veterans, And Their Families | 2020 |
| Carmel Library | $250 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| 100 Women Charitable Foundation | $512 | Los Altos, CA, US | Encourage Women's Involvement In Philanthropy | 2018 |
| American Kidney Fund | $250 | Rockville, MD, US | Help People Fight Kidney Disease | 2018 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $620 | Atlanta, GA, US | Help People Fight Arthritis | 2018 |
| Cal-diego Pva (paralyzed Veterans Of America) | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Improve The Quality Of Life For Veterans Of The Us Armed Forces And Others With Spinal Cord Injury | 2018 |
| Carmel Foundation | $200 | Carmel, CA, US | Support Local Seniors | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Monterey County | $2,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Inspire Philanthropy And Strengthen Communities | 2018 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | $1,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Celebrate The Works, Inspiration, And Ongoing Influence Of J.s.bach Worldwide | 2018 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $200 | Seaside, CA, US | Provide Positive Alternatives To Gangs, Drugs And Violence While Reinforcing Individual Strengths | 2018 |
| Saving Ganesh | $100 | Bend, OR, US | Provide Support For The Protection Of Elephants And Their Wild Habitats | 2018 |
| Heart Of Texas Mental Retardation Center | $100 | Waco, TX, US | Deliver Responsive Support Services To Individuals And Families Coping With Mental Illness | 2018 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $21,050 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Research, Education And Services To Children Affected By Diabetes | 2018 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $1,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Provide Members Every Opportunity To Achieve Their Dreams | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,100 | Arlington, VA, US | Address Senior Isolation And Hunger | 2018 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | $2,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Expand Education Programs And Inspire Future Animal Leaders | 2018 |
| Monterey County Gives (harrison Library) | $500 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Nonprofit Community | 2018 |
| Monterey Spca | $400 | Salinas, CA, US | End Pet Homelessness And Animal Suffering | 2018 |
| Maxs Helping Paws | $500 | Del Rey Oaks, CA, US | Provide A Financial Lifeline For Responsible Pet Owners With A Pet In A Health Crisis | 2018 |
| New Mexico State University | $6,600 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Provide Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2018 |
| North Valley Community Foundation | $2,500 | Chico, CA, US | Assist The Many Community Organizations Serving Evacuees And First Responders | 2018 |
| St Francis High School | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Provide Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2018 |
| St Helena Library | $1,000 | St Helena, CA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2018 |
| Walk For Friendship Circle | $250 | West Bloomfield, MI, US | Provide Support For Individuals With Special Needs | 2018 |
| 100 Women Charitable Foundation | $500 | Los Altos, CA, US | Encourage Women's Involvement In Philanthropy | 2017 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | Raise Money For Mental Health Research | 2017 |
| Carmel Foundation | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | Support Local Seniors | 2017 |
| Fisher House | $500 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Help Individual Military Familities In Need | 2017 |
| Grace Church Of Napa Valley | $500 | Napa, CA, US | Support The Napa Fire Outreach | 2017 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $25,070 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Research, Education And Services To Children Affected By Diabetes | 2017 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Animal Care Center | $250 | Monterey, CA, US | Expand Education Programs And Inspire Future Animal Leaders | 2017 |
| Monterey Spca | $300 | Salinas, CA, US | End Pet Homelessness And Animal Suffering | 2017 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | $500 | Napa, CA, US | Improve The Quality Of Life In Napa County | 2017 |
| New Mexico State University | $6,600 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Provide Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2017 |
| St Francis High School | $1,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Provide Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2017 |
| St Helena Library | $500 | St Helena, CA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2017 |
| Ucsf Medical Center Neuro-oncology | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Provide Support To The Neurological Surgery Department | 2017 |
| Walk For Friendship Circle | $100 | West Bloomfield, MI, US | Provide Support For Individuals With Special Needs | 2017 |
| Justin J Watt Foundation | $575 | Pewaukee, WI, US | Provide Support To Victims Of Hurricane Harvey | 2017 |
| 100 Women Charitable Foundation | $500 | Los Altos, CA, US | Encourage Women's Involvement In Philanthropy | 2016 |
| 95th Bomb Group Memorials Foundation | $5,000 | Eureka, CA, US | Educate The Public Regarding The History Of The 95th Bomb Group | 2016 |
| Aim For Mental Health | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | Raise Money For Mental Health Research | 2016 |
| Arthritis Foundation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Alleviates Human Suffering In The Face Of Arthritis | 2016 |
| Boys&girls Club Of Monterey County | $500 | Seaside, CA, US | Provide Opportunities For Young People To Succeed | 2016 |
| Dumb Friends League Of Denver | $100 | Denver, CO, US | End Pet Homelessness And Animal Suffering | 2016 |
| Cal-diego Pva | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | Improve The Quality Of Life For Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces | 2016 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $500 | Salinas, CA, US | Provide Support To Abused Or Neglected Children | 2016 |
| Carmel Foundation | $200 | Carmel, CA, US | Support Local Seniors | 2016 |
| Carmel Public Library | $250 | Carmel, CA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2016 |
| Chartwell School | $500 | Seaside, CA, US | Provide Support To Local School | 2016 |
| Friends Of Monterey Library | $250 | Monterey, MA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2016 |
| Friends Of Pg Library | $250 | Pacific Grove, CA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2016 |
| Fisher House | $1,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Help Individual Military Familities In Need | 2016 |
| Girls Inc Of Monterey | $200 | Salinas, CA, US | Empower Girls To Achieve Success In A Complex And Diverse World | 2016 |
| Holocaust Museum | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Confront Hatred, Prevent Genocide And Promote Human Dignity | 2016 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $16,350 | San Francisco, CA, US | Research, Education And Services To Children Affected By Diabetes | 2016 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Indianpolis, IN, US | Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Local Seniors | 2016 |
| Monterey Spca | $250 | Salinas, CA, US | End Pet Homelessness And Animal Suffering | 2016 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Ocean Education & Leadership | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Expand Education Programs And Inspire Future Ocean Leaders | 2016 |
| New Mexico State University | $6,600 | Las Cruces, NM, US | Education, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid | 2016 |
| Red Cross Carmel | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | Help Individuals And Families Recover From, Prepare For, And Prevent Disasters | 2016 |
| St Helena Library | $250 | St Helena, CA, US | Provide Support To Local Public Library | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Praisner Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-3381823 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1456 PADRE LN Pebble Beach, CA 93953-3607 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Praisner Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/president | Jan Praisner |
|---|---|
| Director/vice-president | Michael Praisner |
| Director/treasurer | Christopher Todd Praisner |
| Director/secretary | Mia P Mosher |
Forms 990-PF
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