Sijbrandij Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sijbrandij Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $249,761 and the largest $1.5 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$5.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$249,761
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$79.2 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.8 million the year before.
77% 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 | $10.8 million | 17 | $68.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 16 | $79.2 million |
How to apply
Sijbrandij 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sijbrandij Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $2.1 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $530,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $109,208 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Research Lab | Universal basic income study distirbution and marketing | $1.5 million |
| Information Age Academy (The Levit Lab Inc) | Launch high school | $1.0 million |
| Global Impact | Global income coin | $505,810 |
| Global Impact | Global income coin | $399,629 |
| Global Impact | Global income coin | $311,474 |
| Third Sector | Upskilling low income workers through public/private partnerships | $310,000 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation (Talent Mobility Fund) | Highly skilled immigration | $250,000 |
| Land Use Atlas Inc | Zoning data for land use | $250,000 |
| Illuminate (Accessible Big Art - Naga and the Captainess) | Big art sf sculpture | $249,522 |
| Third Sector | Upskilling low income workers through public/private partnerships | $220,000 |
| Kiwix | Making educational content available to people without online access | $120,000 |
| University of Chicago | Aligning incentives in healthcare supply: the role of entry barriers | $109,208 |
| Abundance Network Education | A new legislative tool, launching with the ca assembly | $100,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Housing, incentives, and preemption | $60,000 |
| UCLA Foundation (Housing Voice Podcast - Jana Gallus) | Housing podcast | $31,950 |
| Mid Market Foundation (Accessible Big Art - Heartfullness) | Big art sf sculpture | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sytse Rients Sijbrandij
- Karen Xandra Esther Sijbrandij
- Eefje Chalmers
- Welmoed Fokkema
- Ramy Adeeb
- Ivan French
Questions people ask
Does Sijbrandij Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sijbrandij Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $249,761.
Who runs Sijbrandij Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sytse Rients Sijbrandij (President and Director), Karen Xandra Esther Sijbrandij (Treasurer and Director), Eefje Chalmers (Secretary and Director) and Welmoed Fokkema (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sijbrandij Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.