The Handlery Foundation
Accepts applications
The Handlery Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $246,259 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,608. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$246,259
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,608
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,868 the year before.
28% 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 | $275,182 | 32 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $240,868 | 24 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $246,259 | 25 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashley N Handlery Chairperson 180 Geary St Ste 700, San Francisco, CA 94108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 781-4550 |
What The Handlery Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $215,651 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,608 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Cancer United | General support | $20,608 |
| California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation | General support | $20,367 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $15,749 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Foundation | General support | $15,307 |
| Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation Inc | General support | $15,307 |
| Santa Clara University | General support | $15,307 |
| The Campanile Foundation (San Diego State University) | General support | $15,307 |
| University of San Francisco | General support | $15,307 |
| Tipping Point Community | General support | $15,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | General support | $12,500 |
| American Hotel & Lodging Education Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Central City Hospitality House | General support | $5,000 |
| Delancey Street Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Ok Program of Oakland | General support | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern California | General support | $5,000 |
| Sfmade | General support | $5,000 |
| Tenderloin Museum (Uptown Tenderloin Inc) | General support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Safehouse | General support | $2,500 |
| San Francisco SPCA | General support | $2,500 |
| SF State University Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| The Marsh | General support | $2,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Handlery
- Molly Dean
- Ashley N Handlery
Questions people ask
Does The Handlery Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Handlery Foundation give?
$246,259 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Handlery Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Handlery (Trustee), Molly Dean (Trustee) and Ashley N Handlery (Trustee).
What does The Handlery Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and animals.