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THE NICK TRAINA FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 943296757 NICKTRAINAFOUNDATION.ORG

The Nick Traina Foundation, led by Danielle Steel, is a San Francisco-based charity with over $2.3 million in assets, funding projects in several Californian cities, and operated by a volunteer board.

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About THE NICK TRAINA FOUNDATION

The Nick Traina Foundation, based in San Francisco, California, is a charitable organization with assets totaling $2,359,762. The foundation reported expenses of $202,540 and revenue of $55,143. It primarily funds initiatives in California, specifically in the cities of Danville, Milpitas, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. The foundation is led by Danielle Steel, a renowned author, who serves as the President and Director. Other key personnel include James Kirk (CFO/Director), Cecily Waterman (Director), Dr. Susan Colligan (Secretary/Director), and Samantha Traina (Director). All directors contribute their time voluntarily, as indicated by their reported hours and zero compensation. The foundation's website is nicktrainafoundation.org.

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CA
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Key statistics
Total Assets $2.4M
Total Awarded This Year $178K
Average Grant Size $25K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 1,228
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact information
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total assets
$2,359,762

in 2024, compared to $2,503,944 in 2023

Annual grants
$177,508

7 grants awarded in 2024

Program expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Grants

Grant awards
PurposeLocation
$57,508HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMCHARITABLE3310 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2022
$40,000ACCESS INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICESCHARITABLE110 GOUGH STREET SUITE 301 SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2024
$30,000SAN FRANCISCO SUICIDE PREVENTIONCHARITABLEPO BOX 191350 SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2024
$27,508HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMCHARITABLE3310 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2024
$25,000ACCESS INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICESCHARITABLE110 GOUGH STREET SUITE 301 SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2022
$25,000ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICESCHARITABLE1717 EMBARCADERO ROAD STE 4000 PALO ALTO, CA US2022
$25,000SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSICCHARITABLE50 OAK STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2022
$25,000ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICESCHARITABLE1717 EMBARCADERO ROAD STE 4000 PALO ALTO, CA US2023
$25,000SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSICCHARITABLE50 OAK STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2023
$25,000SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSICCHARITABLE50 OAK STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA US2024
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People

Leadership & staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
DANIELLE STEELPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR$02022
JAMES KIRKCFO/DIRECTOR$02022
CECILY WATERMANDIRECTOR$02022
DR SUSAN COLLIGANSECRETARY/DIRECTOR$02022
SAMANTHA TRAINADIRECTOR$02022
DANIELLE STEELPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR$02023
JAMES KIRKCFO/DIRECTOR$02023
CECILY WATERMANDIRECTOR$02023
DR SUSAN COLLIGANSECRETARY/DIRECTOR$02023
SAMANTHA TRAINADIRECTOR$02023
15 row(s) total.

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Last updated on August 25, 2025