Giving
Every financial gift helps bring hope and meaning to children and adults along their grief journey. DONATE NOW through our secure online site which also allows for establishing recurring donations.
You can also mail or deliver a check to Kara's main office at 457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
Our federal identification number is 94-2431483.
In keeping with our long-standing philosophy of ensuring our services are accessible to everyone, Kara’s unique mission is empowered by the heartfelt generosity of the community we serve - donations from clients, volunteers, friends, staff, corporations and foundations. Over 50% of our funding comes from individuals and nearly 90% from the combined sources of individuals, foundations and corporations. A financial investment in our mission helps to bring hope and healing to thousands in the Bay Area navigating the difficult journey of grief and loss. All gifts may be designated in memory of someone or in honor of an individual or organization.
Foundation and Community Supporters
We are grateful for the following donor partners who regularly support our important work of serving the bereaved.Adobe Foundation
Alberta S. Kimball - Mary L. Anhaltzer Foundation
Atkinson Foundation
Beth Longwell Foundation
City of Palo Alto - HSRAP
El Camino Healthcare District
Forum Charitable Fund
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Harris Family Charitable Gift Fund
Hurlbut-Johnson Charitable Trusts
Kiwanis Club of Palo Alto
Koret Foundation
Los Altos • Mountain View Community Foundation
Los Altos Rotary Endowment Fund
New York Life Foundation
Palo Alto Community Fund
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
Peninsula Health Care District
Ronald and Ann Williams Charitable Foundation
Rotary Club of Palo Alto
Sequoia Healthcare District
Sand Hill Foundation
Sobrato Philanthropies
Sutter - Palo Alto Medical Foundation
The Emily Benatar Foundation
The Moca Foundation
The Markie Foundation
The Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Charitable Foundation
The Taylor Family Foundation
Thomas & Ellen Hogue Family Foundation
Tim Griffith Foundation
My amazing counselor graciously and patiently met with me weekly and gave me the tools and courage to navigate my grief and create a meaningful life without my son. I am forever indebted to her and to Kara.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit Kara is eligible to accept bequests. Please consider including Kara in your will or trust. Our federal identification number is 94-2431483. Contact us at 650-321-5272.