LEO M SHORTINO FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.SHORTINO.ORG
$65.2M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.6M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$10.8M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
304
Grants on File
$37K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MARA WILLIAMS LOW
Phone
4082756306
Deadlines
A LETTER OF INTENT IS REQUIRED 60 DAYS AND A GRANT PROPOSAL 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY BOARD MEETING
How to Apply
THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A LETTER OF INTENT ONLINE 30 DAYS BEFORE THE PROPOSAL GRANT DATE. THE FOUNDATION WILL DETERMINE IF THE APPLICATION IS IN THE FOUNDATION'S AREA OF INTEREST AND WILL REQUEST AN ONLINE PROPOSAL. THE APPLICANT CAN ALSO PROVIDE A WRITTEN GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). THE FOUNDAITON MOST OFTEN MAKES GRANTS TO THE SUPPORT OF DIRECT SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, ORGANIZAITONS THAT PRIMARILY PROVIDE SERVICES IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE CLEARLY STATED STRATEGIC PLANS, INCORPORATED MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES, AND HAVE A TRACK RECORD OF MATCHING AND EXCEEDING PERFORMANCE GOALS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $49.0M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $56.8M | $2.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $61.1M | $2.1M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $65.6M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $57.1M | $1.6M | 100 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $62.8M | $2.1M | 107 |
| 2024 | $3.6M | $65.2M | $2.6M | 97 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 304 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$22K
Median
$30K
Average
$35K
75th Pctl
$43K
Maximum
$190K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MARA WILLIAMS LOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $228K |
| TAMARA ALVARADO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $123K |
| ELAINE CURRAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $87K |
| ANNE EHRESMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) | $56K |
| GARY T SHARA | CHAIRMAN | $5K |
| ROBERT HARRISON STAEDLER JR | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| RICARDO BENAVIDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| MICHELE LEW | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| FRANK BOITANO | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| CHRISTINE BURROUGHS | BOARD MEMBER | $5K |
| DAVID HEIMAN | TREASURER | $5K |
| LINDA MURRAY | SECRETARY | $5K |
| GERALD T WADE JR | BOARD MEMBER | $2K |
| SONYA ARRIOLA | VICE CHAIR | $2K |
| MARIA GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER | $1K |
| MIGUEL SALINAS | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| BUU THAI | VICE CHAIR | — |
Grants Awarded (304 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN - MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN JOSE, CA | $190,000 | FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING | 2024 |
| FRANKLIN - MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN JOSE, CA | $185,000 | FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING | 2023 |
| FRANKLIN - MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | SAN JOSE, CA | $170,000 | SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM | 2022 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SILICON VALLEY | MILPITAS, CA | $126,000 | SUMMER PROGRAMMING | 2024 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SILICON VALLEY | MILPITAS, CA | $126,000 | SUMMER PROGRAMMING | 2024 |
| SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CULTURE AT MHP | SAN JOSE, CA | $125,000 | PROPERTY ACQUISITION | 2022 |
| SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE | PHILADELPHIA, CA | $102,000 | SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM | 2024 |
| SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100,000 | SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM | 2022 |
| SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE | PHILADELPHIA, CA | $100,000 | SPRINGBOARD SUMMER | 2023 |
| SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $100,000 | YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS | 2022 |
| AMIGOS DE GUADALUPE CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT | SAN JOSE, CA | $100,000 | ACQUISITION OF THE CHAVEZ FAMILY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AND LIVING MUSEUM | 2022 |
| YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $97,000 | YMCA SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM | 2024 |
| YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $95,000 | YMCA SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM | 2023 |
| YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY | SANTA CLARA, CA | $90,000 | SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM | 2022 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SILICON VALLEY | MILPITAS, CA | $83,000 | SUMMER PROGRAMMING | 2023 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SILICON VALLEY | MILPITAS, CA | $82,500 | SUMMER PROGRAM STRENGTHENING ACADEMIC COMPETENCIES | 2022 |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN JOSE FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $80,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2023 |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN JOSE FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $80,000 | KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| VALLEY HEALTH FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $80,000 | SCHOOL-BASED WELLNESS CENTER GRANT PROGRAM | 2023 |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN JOSE FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $80,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2024 |
| KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN JOSE FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $80,000 | KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| CITY YEAR SAN JOSE SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $75,000 | WHOLE SCHOOL WHOLE CHILD LEARNING PROGRAM | 2022 |
| CITY YEAR SAN JOSE SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $75,000 | CITY YEAR SAN JOS/SILICON VALLEY WHOLE SCHOOL WHOLE CHILD (WSWC) PROGRAM | 2023 |
| CITY YEAR SAN JOSE SILICON VALLEY | SAN JOSE, CA | $60,000 | CITY YEAR SAN JOS/SILICON VALLEY WHOLE SCHOOL WHOLE CHILD (WSWC) PROGRAM | 2023 |
| BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY | SAN JOSE, CA | $60,000 | WADE FAMILY TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND | 2023 |