The Peter E Sills Family Foundation concentrates its giving on youth development programs in Northern California, with consistent support for after‑school, camp and mentoring organizations that serve children and teens. Grants skew local and programmatic — funding direct services and experiences for youth — with occasional support for family health needs (e.g., assistance for low‑income cancer patients). The foundation favors community‑facing nonprofits and shows a preference for a handful of organizations (including repeat funding) alongside several smaller, one‑off awards.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated but modest: one large, repeat grantee receives a substantial share of funding while the remainder are smaller $5k–$10k program grants to several local youth and family service organizations; primarily geographically focused in Northern California/Bay Area.
Notable grantees: Boys & Girls Club of Tracy, Oasis for Girls, The Painted Turtle, George Marks Children Fund, Family House
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRACY | TRACY, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| PAINTED TURTLE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT / YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OTHER |
| OASIS FOR GIRLS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| SCHOOLS MENTORING & RESOURCE TEAM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION N.E.C. |
| 49ER FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| NORTHERN CA JEWISH SPORTS HALL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT / YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OTHER |
| FAMILY HOUSE INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH - GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / PATIENT SERVICES |
| GPII FOUNDATION | DANVILLE, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| DEDICATION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION N.E.C. |
| KIK FOUNDATION KENTFIELD SCHOOLS | KENTFIELD, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| GEORGE MARK CHILDRENS FUND | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH - GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRACY | TRACY, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| GEORGE MARK CHILDRENS FUND | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | HEALTH - GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES |
| SCHOOLS MENTORING & RESOURCE TEAM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION N.E.C. |
| FAMILY HOUSE INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | HEALTH -- GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / PATIENT SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION |
| 49ER FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| PAINTED TURTLE | SANTA MONICA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT / YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OTHER |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRACY | TRACY, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| 49ER FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARA, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| FOR THE LOVE | OAKLAND, CA | $2,500 | 2024 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRACY | TRACY, CA | $20,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| OASIS FOR GIRLS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| THE PAINTED TURTLE | LAKE HUGHES, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| GEORGE MARKS CHILDREN FUND | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
| FAMILY HOUSE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | GROCERIES, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS WITH LOW INCOME |
| SMART | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS |
49ER FOUNDATION
$10,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
NORTHERN CA JEWISH SPORTS HALL
$10,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT / YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, OTHER
GPII FOUNDATION
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
DEDICATION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
$5,000EDUCATION N.E.C.
KIK FOUNDATION KENTFIELD SCHOOLS
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
HEALTH - GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH - GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH -- GENERAL AND REHABILITATIVE / PATIENT SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION
49ER FOUNDATION
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
49ER FOUNDATION
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
FOR THE LOVE
$2,500YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
OASIS FOR GIRLS
$10,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
GROCERIES, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS WITH LOW INCOME
SMART
$5,000YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS