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10129 Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 475537866

10129 Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,625 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,288 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $105,434 the year before.

55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$109,68518$1.0 million
2024$105,43420$952,505
2025$137,62522$844,067

How to apply

10129 Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What 10129 Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California21$124,965
Connecticut1$12,660

Grants paid in 2025

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco Arts Commision
San Francisco, CA
Facde & mural repair on 988 market st.$25,000
TNT Art Lab
San Francisco, CA
Art donations$25,000
Open Tai Chi Foundation
Millbrae, CA
Logo and identity - research and concept development. Two rounds of client and design revisions$15,246
Conjuncation Arts
San Francisco, CA
Art donations$13,817
Brown Grotta Arts
Wilton, CT
Educating the public about the fiber art movement, fostering dialogue between generations of makers, and helping collectors integrate dimensional art into their spaces$12,660
The Battery Foundation
San Francisco, CA
To increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists to non profit organization$7,200
Cast
San Francisco, CA
Artists in residency$5,725
Artcenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA
To support private art college in pasadena, ca$5,000
Museum of Craft and Design
San Francisco, CA
Museum of craft & design (mcd) makes creativity accessible to everyone.$5,000
Sfmoma
San Francisco, CA
Support the museum of modern art (moma)$3,500
Root Division
San Francisco, CA
Provides discounted studion to 25+ emerging artists in exchange for volunteering$3,377
Bandaloop
Oakland, CA
To honor nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance$3,200
Open Tai Chi Foundation
Millbrae, CA
Logo and identity - research and concept development. Two rounds of client and design revisions$3,150
Tenderloin Museum
San Francisco, CA
Donation$3,000
The Battery Foundation
San Francisco, CA
To increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists to non profit organization$2,800
Counterpulse
San Francisco, CA
To support dynamic workshops for art$1,000
Global Battery Alliance
San Francisco, CA
To establish a sustainable, responsible, and circular global battery value chain by 2030$900
Kqed
San Francisco, CA
Inform, inspire, involve$550
Sfjazz
San Francisco, CA
Supporting sf jazz$500
TNDC Organization
San Francsisco, CA
Support contribution$500
Aia San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Strengthen public engagement$300
Nova 12 SF
San Francisco, CA
Donation$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does 10129 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does 10129 Foundation give?

$137,625 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,288.

Who runs 10129 Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Joy Ou (Ceo), Charles Thompson (Secretary) and Yvonne Ho (Cfo).

What does 10129 Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.

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