Quick Summary
Name: Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,000,000 (approximately) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 (estimated) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
Address: 5 Pembroke Pl, Menlo Park, CA 94025-5859 Phone: 650-322-6565 Website: Online grants portal available
Geographic Focus
- San Mateo County, California (all grants must provide direct services to residents of San Mateo County)
Funding Priorities
- Educational programs that help individuals become independent and self-sufficient
- Social programs addressing community needs
- Economic development programs
- Christian churches and evangelism (capital funds)
- Local and international relief and welfare agencies
- Literacy programs
- Hospices
- Hunger relief
- Medical grants
- Public charities
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations not serving San Mateo County residents directly
- Multiple grants to the same organization within a 12-month period
- Organizations that were declined must wait one year to reapply
Application Method
Applications are submitted through an online grants portal. New applicants must register for a username and password.
Deadlines: Quarterly - February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1
Decision Timeline: Board of Directors makes decisions quarterly (usually March, June, September, and December)
Grant Terms: All grants are one-year grants
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