The Eucalyptus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Eucalyptus Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.2 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.0 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$16.2 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$284 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.5 million | 65 | $221 million |
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 86 | $265 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 84 | $284 million |
How to apply
The Eucalyptus 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 The Eucalyptus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63 | $6.3 million |
| Washington | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $788,115 |
| Vermont | 2 | $515,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $400,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $217,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $204,993 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside College Preparatory School | Physics program endowment | $3.0 million |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Medical research | $1.0 million |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Mri-single cell transcriptomic project | $534,858 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Support the climate corps | $500,000 |
| Exploratorium | Stability & revitalization fund | $500,000 |
| Middlebury College - Institute of International Studies at Monterey | Center on terrorism and financial aid | $500,000 |
| National Trust for Local News | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Geohazards International | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Kickstart International | High impact interventions in sub-saharan africa | $250,000 |
| American Physical Society | Physicsquest program | $217,000 |
| International Festival of Arts and Ideas | General operating support | $200,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | Science and technology fellowships | $194,993 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Compagnia De' Colombari | General operating support | $147,257 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | Physics program | $106,390 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating support | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony Music Mentors Program | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Save the Bay | General operating support | $100,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring | Tutor compensation | $80,000 |
| Aim High | Summer learning experience program | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Lifemoves | Summer adventure camp | $75,000 |
| Lifemoves | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Outside the Frame | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Playworks | Staff support | $75,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring | After school program expansion | $70,000 |
| Mission Graduates | College access programs at john o'connell & mission high schools | $60,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lighthawk | Flights for conservation throughout california | $50,000 |
| Mid-Peninsula High School | Student financial aid | $50,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Ravenswood school district | $50,000 |
| Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Western Center on Law and Poverty | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Western Regional Advocacy Project | General operating support | $40,000 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundation | Memorial county park nature center renovations project | $36,878 |
| Holy Family Day Home | Mental health program | $35,000 |
| Seacology | Support of the dominican republic national mangrove initiative | $35,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Curiodyssey | General operating support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon T Geballe
- Alison F Geballe
- Adam P Geballe
- Stephen Schwarz
- Jennifer G Norman
- Jeff Dolan
Questions people ask
Does The Eucalyptus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Eucalyptus Foundation give?
$16.2 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Eucalyptus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon T Geballe (President, Director), Alison F Geballe (Vice Pres.,director), Adam P Geballe (Vice President, Director) and Stephen Schwarz (Secretary, Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Eucalyptus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.