Quick Summary
Name: Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation (LAMVCF) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $223,000+ (2023 Community Grants Program) |
| Grant Range | Varies, typically $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Average Grant | $2,100 (approximately) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (two cycles annually) |
Contact Details
Website: https://lamvcf.org/
Email: info@lamvcf.org
Phone: (650) 949-5908
Address: 183 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022
Geographic Focus
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View, California. The foundation primarily funds nonprofits and public entities based in or directly serving these three communities.
Funding Priorities
- Housing and homelessness services
- Health care
- Equity needs
- Food insecurity
- Community safety net organizations
- Arts and culture
- Education and youth programs
- Environmental initiatives
- Senior services
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly detailed, but funding is restricted to nonprofits serving Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View communities.
Application Method
The foundation operates two community grant funding cycles each year (typically Spring and Fall). Applications open several months before grant decisions. Grant recipients are selected by a committee comprised of community residents working alongside Foundation staff. The Fall 2024 cycle opened in August with announcements in December 2024.
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