Gerson Bakar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerson Bakar Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $169 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $96.5 million. 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$169 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$96.5 million
- Assets$2.5 billion
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $255 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255 million | 40 | $2.5 billion |
| 2024 | $169 million | 33 | $2.5 billion |
How to apply
Gerson Bakar 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 Gerson Bakar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $148 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $8.9 million |
| Florida | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Washington | 2 | $5,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | General support | $96.5 million |
| Ucb Foundation | General support | $37.0 million |
| Smith College | General support | $10.0 million |
| Addison Labs Foundation | General support | $7.8 million |
| Jewish Family & Children Services | General support | $5.6 million |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | General support | $5.0 million |
| California Academy of Sciences | General support | $2.5 million |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General support | $2.0 million |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General support | $1.0 million |
| Exploratorium | General support | $300,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | General support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco | General support | $200,000 |
| Epa Center | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General support | $25,000 |
| That Man May See | General support | $25,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General support | $20,000 |
| College Track | General support | $10,000 |
| Sefaria | General support | $10,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General support | $10,000 |
| Stanford Health Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Washington Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Together We Rise Corporation | General support | $5,000 |
| Children Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Galleria Studio 24 | General support | $2,000 |
| Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California | General support | $2,000 |
| Densho | General support | $250 |
| East Bay SPCA | General support | $250 |
| Japanese American National Museum | General support | $250 |
| J-Sei | General support | $250 |
| Topaz Museum | General support | $250 |
| Bayshore PTO | General support | $90 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Bass Bakar
- Richard L Greene
- Anne Bakar
- Phyllis Cook
- Nanci Fredkin
- Kathleen McCormick
- Sharon Hasegawa
Questions people ask
Does Gerson Bakar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerson Bakar Foundation give?
$169 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Gerson Bakar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Bass Bakar (Chair/President/Director), Richard L Greene (Director), Anne Bakar (Director) and Phyllis Cook (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Gerson Bakar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.