The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $635,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$635,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $925,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $830,000 | 15 | $21.3 million |
| 2024 | $925,000 | 16 | $22.3 million |
| 2025 | $635,000 | 15 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
The Frances K & Charles D Field 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 Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $535,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merola Opera Program | 2025 summer festival | $85,000 |
| Stanford University | Blau scholarship fund | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | Sanctuary | $65,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | Penguin program | $50,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | Page st. House | $50,000 |
| Order of St John | Eye hospital | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Music & mentors program | $50,000 |
| University of Montana | Hammond visiting fund | $50,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Mission san antonio de padua | $40,000 |
| Coming Home Hospice | Jack bailey fund | $25,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | Coming home hospice | $25,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildcare | Wildlife hospital | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | De young museum | $10,000 |
| Okizu | Okizu preservation fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yeoryios Apallas
- John O Jenkins
- Scott Benjamin
Questions people ask
Does The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation give?
$635,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yeoryios Apallas (President), John O Jenkins (Vp/Secretary (Ended 6/11/25)) and Scott Benjamin (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Frances K & Charles D Field Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.