Feichtmeir Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Feichtmeir Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $99,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 | $75,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Feichtmeir 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 Feichtmeir Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $140,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haven Healthy Alternatives to Violent | Housing and necessities | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Ripon Senior Center | Supplies | $10,000 |
| Ripon Arts League | Supplies | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home of STKN Music Program | Marching band needs | $10,000 |
| Ripon Usd for Science Camp | Science camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Cedar Pass Snow Park | Maintenance | $10,000 |
| Two Rivers Elementary School | Science camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Community Initiativesharmony Proj SF | Music education support | $10,000 |
| Anderson Valley Jr High and High SC | Stem project support | $10,000 |
| Bravo Youth Orchestra | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| New Day for Children | Housing and education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Ripon Memorial Library | General improvements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Food | $10,000 |
| Good News of Stanislaus County | Food | $10,000 |
| Ceres Community Project | Food | $10,000 |
| Center for A Non Violent Community | Housing | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt E Feichtmeir
- Christina Emmons Sawyer
- Janis Feichtmeir
- Kris E Feichtmeir
- Don Lancaster
- Wendi Lancaster
- Eric Lancaster
- Leslie Sargent
- Kolman Feichtmeir
Questions people ask
Does Feichtmeir Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Feichtmeir Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Feichtmeir Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kurt E Feichtmeir (President), Christina Emmons Sawyer (Director), Janis Feichtmeir (Co-Cfo) and Kris E Feichtmeir (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Feichtmeir Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.