To make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families who are coping with cancer or other serious illnesses by spreading awareness, granting scholarships to student athletes who have overcome physical adversity, assisting families financially during medical treatment, hosting uplifting social outings, and connecting families with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford programs such as CHEERS and AYA.
19 for Life Foundation centers its giving on children and families coping with cancer or other serious illnesses, with support that moves across scholarships, hospital-based programs, and family assistance. A defining part of its work is the way it ties direct service to personal milestones: the foundation funds Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford programs for adolescents and young adults with cancer, and it backs scholarships for students who have overcome physical adversity. It also makes annual support for Bellarmine College Preparatory through a dedicated endowment, linking the foundation to student financial aid in San Jose. The foundation’s recent grant pattern shows both institutional support and highly specific program funding. Its grants include a large award to Santa Clara University for program support, along with recurring support for pediatric oncology services at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and scholarship funding tied to Bellarmine College Preparatory. Across the available records, the giving stays close to the Bay Area and aligns with a mission that mixes education, health support, and practical help for families during treatment.
In pediatric health support, 19 for Life Foundation funds services that address both treatment and daily life. It supports Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford’s AYA program for adolescents and young adults with cancer, including milestone recognition and transition services from pediatric to adult care. It also funds the CHEERS recreation program, which organizes sporting events, aquarium visits, rafting trips, and other outings for adolescent oncology patients. Education and scholarships are another core theme. The foundation contributes annually to Bellarmine College Preparatory through a DJ endowment that provides scholarships for sophomores or juniors who need financial support to finish a Jesuit education. It also runs scholarship programs for high school student-athletes who have overcome serious illness or physical adversity, linking academic aid with recovery and resilience.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $22,826, a median of $42,044, and a p75 of $67,739. The recent grant record includes both larger program-support awards and smaller scholarship or endowment contributions, which points to a mix of institutional support and targeted project funding. The foundation also shows recurring support: Bellarmine College Preparatory receives annual endowment-backed funding, and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford appears repeatedly in recent grants. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the listed programs are activity-specific rather than open-ended requests.
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$545K
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$84K
Most grants fall between $23K and $68K, with a median of $42K.
25th Percentile
$23K
Median
$42K
75th Percentile
$68K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in CA.
DUSTIN WARFORD
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Grantmaking is local and entirely California-based, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the headquarters state. The strongest concentration is in Santa Clara County and the Bay Area, including San Jose, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto. Recent recipients include Santa Clara University in Santa Clara and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, alongside Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. The country distribution is fully U.S.-based.
The foundation supports pediatric cancer and pediatric health services, family financial assistance during medical treatment, scholarships for students who have overcome illness or physical adversity, and recreational therapy or outings for children and adolescents receiving care.
Yes. Bellarmine College Preparatory receives annual support through a DJ endowment, and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford appears in multiple recent grants, showing a repeated relationship rather than a one-time gift.
Typical grants are in the mid-five-figure range. The distribution shows a p25 of $22,826, a median of $42,044, and a p75 of $67,739.
Its grants are local and all recorded recipients are in California. Recent recipients are concentrated in San Jose, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto, and 100% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state.
Yes. The foundation funds scholarships for Bellarmine College Preparatory students through an annual DJ endowment, and it also supports scholarships for high school student-athletes who have overcome serious illness or physical adversity.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | PALO ALTO, CA | $56,985 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY | SANTA CLARA, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | PALO ALTO, CA | $27,102 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREP | SAN JOSE, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$56,985PROGRAM SUPPORT
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LUCILLE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$27,102PROGRAM SUPPORT
BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREP
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT