Rankin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rankin Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,146 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,390 and the largest $42,500. 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$144,146
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,390
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,780 the year before.
36% 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 | $94,748 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $81,780 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $144,146 | 14 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Rankin 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 Rankin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $129,866 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,780 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TGR Foundation | Community | $42,500 |
| The Rock Church | Community | $30,000 |
| Monte Vista Academic Boosters | Education | $28,216 |
| Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation | Community | $11,000 |
| Path International | Education | $5,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Foundation | Public health | $5,000 |
| Monte Vista Choir | Education | $5,000 |
| World Vision | Community | $3,780 |
| East Bay SPCA | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| Great Plains Foundation | Conservation | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Movember Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Community | $2,000 |
| The School Fund | Education | $1,150 |
Officers and trustees
- Aubrey Rankin
- Luanne Rankin
Questions people ask
Does Rankin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rankin Family Foundation give?
$144,146 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,390.
Who runs Rankin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aubrey Rankin (Trustee) and Luanne Rankin (Trustee).
What does Rankin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.