The Francis Bacon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Francis Bacon Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $245,004 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$245,004
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,004 the year before.
20% 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 | $198,004 | 5 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $220,004 | 7 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $245,004 | 5 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Francis Bacon 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 The Francis Bacon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $245,004 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery | Program support | $120,000 |
| Ca Institute of Technology | Program support | $50,004 |
| Huntington Hospital | Program support | $30,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | Program support | $30,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl I Swaidan
- Henry J Gibbons
- Jennifer Devoll
Questions people ask
Does The Francis Bacon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Francis Bacon Foundation give?
$245,004 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Francis Bacon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karl I Swaidan (Member), Henry J Gibbons (Member) and Jennifer Devoll (Member).
What does The Francis Bacon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.