Beverly M Folger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beverly M Folger Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,450 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,450
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,500
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,000 | 13 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 14 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $192,450 | 13 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Beverly M Folger 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.
What Beverly M Folger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $182,450 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter | For "fund the mission" to acquire a rav 6 vehicle | $35,500 |
| American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter | For "fund the mission" to acquire two blood red machines | $34,450 |
| American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter | For "fund the mission" to acquire a platelet incubator | $25,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Support discretionary fund, department of urology spf 201-3507 | $25,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Support discretionary fund, department of urology spf 201-3507 | $25,000 |
| Marin Agricultural Land Trust | To help preserve farmland in marin county | $10,000 |
| Uset Foundation | Support the dressage discipline | $10,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | To support families in need | $5,000 |
| Family House Inc | To support temporary housing for families of children undergoing treatment at ucsf benioff children's hospital | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Support san francisco symphony youth orchestra | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Abigail folger library fund in memory of mrs. Ines m. Folger | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Opera Guild | To support opera together program | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | 2025 angel tree toy drive | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth J Folger
- Michael L Helms
- Gary E Botto
Questions people ask
Does Beverly M Folger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beverly M Folger Foundation give?
$192,450 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Beverly M Folger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth J Folger (Director, President), Michael L Helms (Director, Treasurer) and Gary E Botto (Director, Member, Secretar).
What does Beverly M Folger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and health.