The David B Costa Private Foundation funds a mix of local Bay Area human‑service organizations and mission-driven national/international nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on food security, immigrant and neighborhood services, and animal/wildlife protection. Grants are often unrestricted “charity” support and the portfolio includes both emergency/relief partners and steady neighborhood programs. The foundation appears values‑driven rather than narrowly thematic, supporting basic needs, humane causes, and reproductive/health access across community and conservation groups.
A striking feature of David B Costa Private Foundation Uad 030222’s recent giving is its repeated support for the same organizations at $55,000 and $70,000 levels, alongside a larger $125,000 grant to International Institute of the Bay. That pattern points to a foundation that backs established nonprofits with steady charity support rather than one-off experimentation. Its grants move across food security, immigrant integration, neighborhood services, animal welfare, and relief-oriented work, with the portfolio touching both Bay Area service providers and selected national or international partners. In the Bay Area, the foundation has supported Meals on Wheels San Francisco, Second Harvest Food Bank of Sv, Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr, and Richmond Area Multi-services Inc. Beyond local human services, it has also funded Wildlife Conservation Network, The Humane Society, and Mercy Beyond Borders. The recent list also includes Planned Parenthood Federation of Am, showing that the foundation’s charitable priorities extend to health access and social support. Across these grants, the common thread is practical support for organizations serving basic needs, community stability, and vulnerable populations.
Food access is a clear throughline. The foundation gave $70,000 in 2024 and $55,000 in 2025 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Sv, and it also supported Meals on Wheels San Francisco with $70,000 in 2024 and $55,000 in 2025. Those grants align with work serving low-income residents and homebound seniors. Immigrant and community services are another area of focus. In 2025, it awarded $125,000 to International Institute of the Bay for charity support, and it supported Richmond Area Multi-services Inc with $70,000 in 2024 and $55,000 in 2025. The Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr also received repeated support at both $70,000 and $55,000 levels. The portfolio extends beyond human services. Wildlife Conservation Network and The Humane Society each received $70,000 in 2024 and $55,000 in 2025, showing continued support for animal and wildlife causes. Mercy Beyond Borders also appeared in both years, with grants of $70,000 and $55,000.
Grant size is concentrated in the mid-range: p25 is $55,000, median is $55,000, and p75 is $70,000. The recent list shows a pattern of repeat support to the same organizations across 2024 and 2025, often at the same dollar amounts or a nearby step down. Most awards are labeled charity grants, suggesting general support rather than tightly restricted project-only funding. The foundation funds entities rather than individuals, and the recent records show no program-related investments.
$650K
$15.3M
$232K
$862K
Most grants fall between $55K and $70K, with a median of $55K.
25th Percentile
$55K
Median
$55K
75th Percentile
$70K
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Concentrated mid-sized grants (many around $70,000) across 10 recipients, mixing a few larger one-off gifts (e.g., $125k, $90k) with repeatable, general operating support to local nonprofits. Geographic tilt toward the Bay Area with selective national/international partners; diversified across social services, conservation, and health rather than a single sector focus.
Notable grantees: International Institute of the Bay Area, Meals on Wheels San Francisco, Richmond Area Multi-Services (community/neighborhood services), The Humane Society, Mercy Beyond Borders
Giving is regional, with 64% of grants going to recipients in California and California as the top state by grant count. The largest cluster is in San Francisco, where recipients include International Institute of the Bay, Meals on Wheels San Francisco, Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr, Richmond Area Multi-services Inc, and Wildlife Conservation Network. Other California recipients include San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles. Outside California, grants in the recent list reached Wailuku, New York, Washington, DC, Rockville, and Park City.
The recent grants show repeated support for food security, immigrant and refugee integration, neighborhood service centers, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and relief-oriented work. Examples include Second Harvest Food Bank of Sv, International Institute of the Bay, Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr, Wildlife Conservation Network, and The Humane Society.
The foundation’s recent grant sizes are tightly centered in the mid-range: p25 is $55,000, median is $55,000, and p75 is $70,000. Recent awards also include a larger $125,000 grant and smaller amounts such as $50,000, $25,000, $20,000, and $10,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2024 and 2025, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Sv, Planned Parenthood Federation of Am, Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr, Wildlife Conservation Network, The Humane Society, Meals on Wheels San Francisco, Richmond Area Multi-services Inc, Mercy Beyond Borders, and Maui United Way.
California is the top state by grant count, and 64% of grants go to recipients in California. The recent list includes multiple San Francisco recipients, along with organizations in San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles.
Recent grantees include International Institute of the Bay, Maui United Way, Wildlife Conservation Network, Meals on Wheels San Francisco, The Humane Society, Richmond District Neighborhood Ctr, Second Harvest Food Bank of Sv, Planned Parenthood Federation of Am, Mercy Beyond Borders, American Kidney Fund, Children of the Night, and Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE BAY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SV | SAN JOSE, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| MEALS ON WHEELS SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| MERCY BEYOND BORDERS | SANTA CLARA, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| RICHMOND AREA MULTI-SERVICES INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AM | NEW YORK, NY | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| RICHMOND DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD CTR | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND | ROCKVILLE, MD | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| MAUI UNITED WAY | WAILUKU, HI | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| SWANER PRESERVE AND ECOCENTER | PARK CITY, UT | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| MAUI UNITED WAY | Wailuku, HI | $90,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AM | New York, NY | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| MEALS ON WHEELS SAN FRANCISCO | San Francisco, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| MERCY BEYOND BORDERS | Santa Clara, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| RICHMOND AREA MULTI-SERVICES INC | San Francisco, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY | Washington, DC | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SV | San Jose, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| RICHMOND DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD CTR | San Francisco, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | San Francisco, CA | $70,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE BAY
$125,000CHARITY
THE HUMANE SOCIETY
$55,000CHARITY
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SV
$55,000CHARITY
CHARITY
RICHMOND AREA MULTI-SERVICES INC
$55,000CHARITY
RICHMOND DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
$55,000CHARITY
MAUI UNITED WAY
$25,000CHARITY
SWANER PRESERVE AND ECOCENTER
$10,000CHARITY
MAUI UNITED WAY
$90,000CHARITY
RICHMOND AREA MULTI-SERVICES INC
$70,000CHARITY
THE HUMANE SOCIETY
$70,000CHARITY
RICHMOND DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD CTR
$70,000CHARITY
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT
$20,000CHARITY