Gensler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gensler Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,750 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$58,750
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $697,347 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26,896 | 5 | $856,916 |
| 2023 | $697,347 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,750 | 12 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Gensler Family 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 Gensler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $29,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $23,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | General donation | $15,000 |
| The Chatham Orpheum Theater Inc | General donation | $15,000 |
| Belmont Day School | General donation | $7,500 |
| US Adaptive Recreation Center | General donation | $4,000 |
| St George's School | General donation | $3,500 |
| Career Technical Education Foundation | General donation | $2,500 |
| Green Music Center at Sonoma State University | General donation | $2,500 |
| North County Junior Golf Tournament | General donation | $2,500 |
| Magee Women's Research Institute & Foundation | General donation | $2,000 |
| Woodbury University | General donation | $2,000 |
| Heading Home | General donation | $1,250 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doug Gensler
- David Gensler
- Robert Gensler
- Ken Gensler
Questions people ask
Does Gensler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gensler Family Foundation give?
$58,750 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gensler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doug Gensler (Chairman), David Gensler (Secretary/Treasurer), Robert Gensler (Board Member) and Ken Gensler (Board Member).
What does Gensler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.