Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation
Accepts applications
Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $925,667 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$925,667
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $390,582 the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $251,805 | 48 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $390,582 | 47 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $925,667 | 48 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sahar Momand Wendy Yu Einhorn 1660 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 561-6540 |
| What to submit | Information submitted via email: - organizational priorities - project scope (if applicable) - budget - organizational financials and tax-exempt documentation |
| Deadlines | N/a, case-by-case |
| Restrictions | Grants may not be used for lobbying |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $575,500 |
| New York | 11 | $37,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | For agency by design - oakland | $125,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | For center for research on expanding educational opportunity | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Albany Unified School District | Glad training for eld teachers | $20,000 |
| Castro Valley High School | Creating culture through collaboration | $20,000 |
| Central Park Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) | Collaborative problem solving: help ignite a future of hope | $20,000 |
| College Park Elementary School | Plc global ambassadors - college park elementary | $20,000 |
| Education Foundation of Cotati-Rohnert Park | Engaging minds: multisensory learning interventions for elementary classrooms | $20,000 |
| Franklin-McKinley School District | Developing strong mathematical thinking in the classroom | $20,000 |
| Gateway Public Schools | Building equitable access to learning for multilingual learners in the secondary classroom | $20,000 |
| Gateway Public Schools | Restorative justice from diverse perspectives | $20,000 |
| Oakland Unified School District | Foundational literacy and syntax for newcomer multilingual learners | $20,000 |
| Teaching Well Inc | Mindful mentoring for teacher leaders at garfield | $20,000 |
| The Marshall Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) | Marshall elementary multilingual learner support project | $20,000 |
| East Side Union High School District | Ecosystems of ethnic studies for social justice | $10,000 |
| Evergreen School District | Transforming our kinder-first grade literacy program | $10,000 |
| Kitchen Table Advisors | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | Mvla scholars | $10,000 |
| Los Amigos de Manzanita Seed | Returning to our roots: crafting empowering learning | $10,000 |
| Oakland Literacy Coalition | Chapters of change | $10,000 |
| Oakland Unified School District | Cultivating conversation: increasing student talk in the classroom | $10,000 |
| PTA Ca Congress of Parents Teachers - Oakland Tech PTSA | Cultivating our collective efficacy to support future social justice leaders | $10,000 |
| Queens of the Castro Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| San Mateo Union High School District | Equity for smhs science students | $10,000 |
| Shoreline Unified School District | Inquiry to empower collective efficacy | $10,000 |
| Spark SF Public Schools | Unlocking the science of biliteracy | $10,000 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | Bilingual dei learning through project based learning | $10,000 |
| Alameda Unified School District | Franklin elementary school donation fund | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose Org | Fund local bay area teacher projects | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose Org | Fund teacher projects | $5,000 |
| Medical Students for Choice | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Health | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Luna Dance & Creativity | General operating support | $4,000 |
| New Hope Covenant Church Oakland | Charitable purposes of oaktown boulders | $4,000 |
| Community Health Project Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Community League of the Heights | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Crime Victims Treatment Center Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Make the Road New York | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Leshner
- David Wagonfeld
- Joanne Schneider
Questions people ask
Does Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: N/a, case-by-case.
How much does Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation give?
$925,667 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Leshner (Founder & President), David Wagonfeld (Treasurer) and Joanne Schneider (Secretary).
What does Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.