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The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation

Private foundation CAEIN 20-1922957

The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation is a grantmaker based in Palo Alto, CA (EIN 20-1922957). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $285M in grants paid across 17 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Environment, Education, Human Services. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$285M
Grants paid (FY2024)
17
Grants awarded
$17M
Avg grant
$2.0M
Median grant
EnvironmentEducationHuman Services

Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)

From The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$7.2B
Total assets (capacity)
4.0% of assets
Annual giving rate
$1.9B
Gross income

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Lawrence Page
DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT
Lucinda Southworth
DIRECTOR & CFO
P Wayne Osborne
SECRETARY

Who does the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation fund?

The The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in DC, CA, PA. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $285M across 17 grants, concentrated in Environment, Education and Human Services.

What types of organizations does the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation fund?

The The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Environment, Education and Human Services. Recent recipients include National Philanthropic Trust, Schwab Charitable Fund, Stichting European Climate Foundation. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2024, the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation awarded about $285M across 17 grants — an average grant of about $17M and a median of about $2.0M.

Where does the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation award grants?

The The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation awards grants primarily in DC, CA, PA, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited grant applications?

GrantSonar has no verified information on whether The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.

Who are recent The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation grant recipients?

Recent The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation grant recipients include National Philanthropic Trust ($235M); Schwab Charitable Fund ($218M); Stichting European Climate Foundation ($20M); Rf Catalytic Capital INC ($15M); Climate Breakthrough INC ($10M); Instituto Clima E Sociedade ($10M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Past The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation grant recipients

GrantSonar holds 32 itemized recipient records for the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.

RecipientAmountYearPurpose
National Philanthropic TrustPA$235M2024General grant-making support for a donor-advised fund
Schwab Charitable FundCA$218M2023Grantmaking support aimed at protecting the planet, alleviating poverty, promoting equity and improving healthcare
Stichting European Climate Foundation$20M2023General Support
Rf Catalytic Capital INCNY$15M2023Project support to help bridge the gap between federal investments and communities in the United States
Climate Breakthrough INCCA$10M2024General operating support
Instituto Clima E Sociedade$10M2023General Support
Food For Education Foundation INCWI$8.0M2024General operating support
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors INCNY$6.0M2024Project support to provide funding for projects carrying out ecological priorities identified by marine scientists
Windward FundDC$6.0M2024Project support for an interdisciplinary network to create and advance developments in the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors
World Resources InstituteDC$4.8M2023Project support for land restoration
World Resources InstituteDC$4.8M2024Project support for land restoration
The Energy FoundationCA$4.0M2023General Support
Stichting European Climate Foundation$3.0M2023Project support to help accelerate the global transition to wind and solar power
Global Fishing WatchDC$3.0M2024General Support
Global Fishing WatchDC$3.0M2023General Support
Stichting European Climate Foundation$2.1M2024Project support to help expand availability of wind and solar power
Every Cure INCMO$2.0M2024General operating support
People'S Courage International INCDC$2.0M2023Project support for a multi-stakeholder, collaborative effort to ensure safety, security, and mobility for vulnerable internal migrant workers living in countries outside of the Un...
The Tides CenterCA$2.0M2023Project support to promote movement infrastructure
Great Barrier Reef Foundation USA INCDC$2.0M2024Project support for research and the implementation of technological advancements for coral reefs in Australia
Avina Americas INCDC$1.5M2024Project support to increase the availability and accessibility of comprehensive land maps
National Philanthropic TrustPA$1.3M2024General grant-making support for a donor-advised fund
National Philanthropic TrustPA$1.1M2023general grantmaking support
New Venture FundDC$1.0M2023Project support for a clean slate initiative for formerly incarcerated individuals
AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COLLECTIVE dba INKOMOKOWA$1.0M2024General operating support

Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.

Based on the The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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