Jane M Gitschier Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jane M Gitschier Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$44,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$837,800
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,250 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,000 | 15 | $287,842 |
| 2024 | $18,250 | 17 | $795,217 |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 18 | $837,800 |
How to apply
Jane M Gitschier 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 Jane M Gitschier Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PT Reyes Natl Seashore Assoc | General | $10,000 |
| FD for Pottstown Education | General fd | $10,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General fd | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Doctors Wout Borders | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Bach Choir | General | $1,000 |
| Kqed | General | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Breaking Free | General | $1,000 |
| Mother Goose Read to Me | General fund | $1,000 |
| KWMR | General fund | $1,000 |
| Msi United States | General fund | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General fund | $1,000 |
| Marin Agr Land Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | General | $1,000 |
| Marin Symphony | General fd | $1,000 |
| World Food Program USA | General fd | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane M Gitschier
- Mary MC Carthy
- Jeanette Bonifas
Questions people ask
Does Jane M Gitschier Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jane M Gitschier Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jane M Gitschier Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane M Gitschier (Pres.), Mary MC Carthy (Sect/Treas) and Jeanette Bonifas (Director).
What does Jane M Gitschier Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and arts and culture.