San Francisco Humanities Inc
Accepts applications
San Francisco Humanities Inc is a private foundation in Burlingame, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $221,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$221,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,000 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 | $141,000 | 32 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 29 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $221,000 | 30 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marianne Pinsler 2910 Dolores Way, Burlingame, CA 94010-5719 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 692-5730 |
| What to submit | By written request including charitable name, address, ein, and IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | 60 days before end of calendar year: 12/31 |
What San Francisco Humanities Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $219,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| JCF Israel Programming Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Jewish Community High School | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Oakland Hebrew Day School | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| The Brandeis School of SF | Unrestricted contribution | $12,000 |
| Child Advocates of Contra Costa | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| JCCSF Older Adults Enrichment Progr | Unrestricted contribution | $9,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa County | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Jewish Community | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| JCC Maccabi Sports Camp | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Reading Partners | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Camp Ramah in Nothern California | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Urj Camp Newman | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Children's Service | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| JFCS Food Pantry Services | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| The Jewish News of N Ca | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Jfcs-Holocaust Center | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Leo Hills Memorial Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alana Ballon
- Marianne Pinsler
- Malcolm Sher
- Marilyn Higuera
- Craig Miller
Questions people ask
Does San Francisco Humanities Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 60 days before end of calendar year: 12/31.
How much does San Francisco Humanities Inc give?
$221,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs San Francisco Humanities Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alana Ballon (Vice President), Marianne Pinsler (Treasurer), Malcolm Sher (Board Member) and Marilyn Higuera (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does San Francisco Humanities Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.