Private foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it gives only to organizations it has already chosen and does not accept unsolicited requests. An introduction is usually the only route.
Application policy: Funds preselected organizations only, as stated on the FY2024 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990-PF | $1,634,405 | $899,198 | $750,000 | $11,231,422 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 46% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Investigates abuses, exposes the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. | $25,000 | 2018 |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Swig | TRUSTEE | 0.00 | $0 |
| Carolyn Zecca Ferris | TRUSTEE | 0.00 | $0 |
| Susan Watkins | TRUSTEE | 0.00 | $0 |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $6,261,225 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $291,180 | $768,242 | $600,000 | $5,527,018 | $5,527,018 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | −$11,520 | $1,122,361 | $1,001,000 | $6,004,080 | $6,004,080 |
| FY2021amended | 990-PF | $1,931,920 | $1,192,743 | $947,751 | $7,187,961 | $7,187,961 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $220,734 | $1,051,770 | $998,950 | $6,448,784 | $6,448,784 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | $258,129 | $1,003,777 | $960,600 | $7,220,523 | $7,220,523 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $109,442 | $981,038 | $938,901 | $7,966,171 | $7,966,171 |
| FY2017 | 990-PF | $215,846 | $965,675 | $950,751 | $8,837,767 | $8,837,767 |
| FY2016 | 990-PF | $160,535 | $990,760 | $960,870 | $9,587,596 | $9,587,596 |
| FY2015 | 990-PF | $148,837 | $972,672 | $969,176 | $10,417,821 | $10,417,821 |
| HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAN FRANCISCO, CA | Investigates abuses, exposes the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. | $25,000 | 2015 |
| CENTRAL SYNAGOGUENEW YORK, NY | Further the ongoing study of Jewish texts, Hebrew language and Israel programming. | $24,000 | 2015 |
| CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTSSAN FRANCISCO, CA | GIVE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION TO TALENTED STUDENTS WHO ARE ADVANCING POSITIVE CHANGE. | $23,960 | 2024 |
| Central SynagogueNew York, NY | Further the ongoing study of Jewish texts, Hebrew language and Israel programming. | $23,000 | 2014 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATIONMatched to this organization because 11 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.SAN JOSE, CA | LEAD THE WAY TO END ALZHEIMER'S AND ALL OTHER DEMENTIA BY ACCELERATING GLOBAL RESEARCH, DRIVING RISK REDUCTION AND EARLY DETECTION. | $23,000 | 2024 |
| SUN VALLEY WRITER'S CONFERENCE INCKETCHUM, ID | STRIVES TO BRING TOGETHER READERS, WRITERS, AND ARTISTS OF DIVERSE AGE, BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE TO BE INFORMED, ENLIGHTENED, CHALLENGED, AND INSPIRED BY A WORLD-CLASS LITERARY PROGRAM IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. | $23,000 | 2024 |
| MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORKNEW YORK, NY | Work to inspire, educate, and empower New Yorkers to engage in the betterment of the city. | $22,500 | 2020 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OFNEW YORK, NY | Offer a variety of mentoring programs designed to meet the unique and varied needs of New York Citys youth. | $21,950 | 2019 |
| CENTRAL SYNAGOGUENEW YORK, NY | PROVIDING LIFE-LONG INNOVATIVE, JEWISH EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT REINFORCE POSITIVE, EMPOWERING ELEMENTS OF JEWISH LIFE AND HISTORY. | $21,800 | 2022 |
| EASTSIDE PREPEAST PALO ALTO, CA | Committed to opening vew doors for students historically underrepresented in higher education. | $21,000 | 2020 |
| American Jewish CommitteeSan Francisco, CA | Respond to global challenges threatening the Jewish people and democratic values worldwide. | $20,725 | 2016 |
| Central SynagogueNew York, NY | Further the ongoing study of Jewish texts, Hebrew language and Israel programming. | $20,450 | 2016 |
| CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGEWASHINGTON, DC | TO BUILD THE POWER AND CAPACITY OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY LOW-INCOME PEOPLE OF COLOR, TO CHANGE THE POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS THAT IMPACT THEIR LIVES. | $20,000 | 2024 |
| SUN VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTERKETCHUM, ID | To enrich our community through transformative arts and educational experiences. | $20,000 | 2018 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVIDNEW YORK, NY | MDAis Israels ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first-responders for the states more than 8.5 million people. | $20,000 | 2017 |
| LUBAVITCH YOUTH ORGANIZATIONBROOKLYN, NY | THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR JEWS OF ALL AFFILIATIONS. | $20,000 | 2022 |
| THE CRISIS HOTLINE INCKETCHUM, ID | Offers callers immediate help, hope, and healing to empower individuals facing serious life challenges, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. | $20,000 | 2015 |
| TREASURE VALLEY INSTITUTEBOISE, ID | Provides meaningful experiences in the arts to inspire children. | $20,000 | 2015 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITYCAMBRIDGE, MA | Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. | $20,000 | 2019 |
| Full Circle Exchange InternationalEagle, ID | Dedicated to empowering women and whole communities to rise above poverty through training, education, and sustainable economic opportunities. | $20,000 | 2014 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. | $20,000 | 2014 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY - WOMEN'S INITIATIVECAMBRIDGE, MA | Strive to explore and understand leadership through seminars, discussions, and interactive workshops over the course of a semester. | $20,000 | 2015 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITYBOSTON, MA | DEVOTED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, LEARNING, AND RESEARCH, AND TO DEVELOPING LEADERS IN MANY DISCIPLINES WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE GLOBALLY. | $20,000 | 2021 |
| SUN VALLEY CULINARY INSTITUTE INCKETCHUM, ID | Promote community health and wellness with a focus on local food sources and sustainability. | $20,000 | 2020 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202422719349100812
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202323179349102907
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021 · amended
Filing id 202320129349100407
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202112779349100511
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202032769349100413
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201942749349100109
Form 990-PF · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201802839349100010
Form 990-PF · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201742979349100009
Form 990-PF · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201731649349100808
Form 990-PF · FY2014 · period ending Dec 31, 2014
Filing id 201701649349100805
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