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First Republic Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Franscisco, California · EIN 862647297

First Republic Foundation is a private foundation in San Franscisco, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $865,832 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $110,914 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

First Republic 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 First Republic Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$344,918
New York2$260,000
Maryland1$150,000
Massachusetts1$110,914

Grants paid in 2023

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chelsea Factory
New York, NY
Arts$250,000
Tipping Point Community
San Francisco, CA
Affordable housing$221,504
Enterprise Community Development Inc
Columbia, MD
Affordable housing$150,000
Eden Housing Inc
Hayward, CA
Affordable housing$110,914
The Bottom Line Inc
Boston, MA
Education$110,914
Sesame Workshop
New York, NY
Arts & culture$10,000
Sima Studios
W Hollywood, CA
Arts & culture$7,500
Marines Memorial Fund
San Francisco, CA
Affordable housing$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does First Republic Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does First Republic Foundation give?

$865,832 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $110,914.

Who runs First Republic Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists May Chan (Treasurer), Seth Grossman (Secretary), Elsa Chin (Director) and Roma Kaundal (Director).

What does First Republic Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness and arts and culture.

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