Enersen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Enersen Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,706 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,512. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,706
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,512
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,995 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,995 | 35 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $145,706 | 34 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Enersen 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 Enersen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $80,431 |
| New York | 2 | $27,512 |
| Nevada | 1 | $13,763 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | Higher education | $25,512 |
| Stanford Sailing | Collegiate sports | $25,433 |
| Sail to Shelter | Humanitarian aid | $13,763 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Strengthen health care programs | $10,000 |
| Roseland Collegiate Prep | Promote higher education | $10,000 |
| Inter Yacht Restoration School | Education on boat restoration | $5,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Promote education | $5,000 |
| Stanford Lacrosse | Collegiate sports | $5,000 |
| Students Rising Above | Promote higher education | $3,000 |
| Treasure Island Sailing Center | Support youth sailing | $3,000 |
| California Film Institute | Inspire and educate through film | $2,750 |
| Eatlearnplay | Fight hunger, provide safe place to be and quality education | $2,100 |
| All Man May See Foundation | Support opthomology research | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Smiles | Treatment for cleft & palate anomalies | $2,000 |
| Belvedere Cove Foundation | Financial support for youth sailors | $2,000 |
| Bonnell Cove Foundation | Education on safety at sea | $2,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats | Promote restoration of wooden boats | $2,000 |
| Clagett Memorial Regatta | Support for sailors with disabilities | $2,000 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | Assistance for persons in need | $2,000 |
| Dorothy's Place | Help for the homeless | $2,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Support for medical research | $2,000 |
| Native American Climate Action Foundation | Education on climate change | $2,000 |
| Paul's Place Davis | Housing to serve the homeless | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support for medical services | $2,000 |
| Sailors for the Sea | Ocean conservation | $2,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | Supporting traditional boat building | $2,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of SF | Promote fine art | $1,000 |
| Kqed | Support public television | $1,000 |
| North Bay Children's Center | Early childhood education | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory | Teaching of traditional and contemporary music | $1,000 |
| The Arc San Francisco | Support for persons with disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Sailing Museum | Promote sailing and racing | $1,000 |
| The Whale Museum | Stewardship of whales in the wild | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | Assistance for persons in need | $148 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Enersen
Questions people ask
Does Enersen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enersen Foundation give?
$145,706 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Enersen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard W Enersen (President).
What does Enersen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and health.