The Henderson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henderson Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
49% 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 | $4.0 million | 43 | $87.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 36 | $100.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 56 | $110 million |
How to apply
The Henderson Family 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 Henderson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California. It also paid $14,529 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 6 | $860,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | Birmingham city university's henderson computer, engineering & technology awards | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | India basin waterfront park campaign | $500,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts | Bay lights 360 campaign | $250,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Locus Science Fiction Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Voteamerica Inc | Campus programs in arizona | $160,000 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | Work in philadelphia and its suburbs | $150,000 |
| Project TF | General support | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Center for working families' work in pennsylvania | $150,000 |
| Women Donors Network | Abortion bridge collaborative fund | $150,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | Acquisition fund | $141,430 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | Board gift, contemporary arts council, and de youngsters day out 2024 | $135,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco | Downtown future fund and annual fundraiser | $125,000 |
| BMV Capacity Building Institute Inc | Work in pennsylvania | $100,000 |
| MK Level Playing Field Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc | The next 50 civics general support | $100,000 |
| North Main Street Fund | Campaign for a family friendly economy education fund | $100,000 |
| Turn 2 U Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Wisdom 2.0 breast cancer study | $100,000 |
| Locus Science Fiction Foundation | Business plan consultant | $80,000 |
| Locus Science Fiction Foundation | General support | $60,000 |
| Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology | General support | $50,000 |
| Central Valley Community Foundation | California partners project | $50,000 |
| Children's Day School Inc | Annual fund & bid and bash sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Colorstack | General support | $50,000 |
| Drum Major Institute Inc | Drum major coalition | $50,000 |
| Empowr Co | General support | $50,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Fund | Dj at the polls' work in pennsylvania | $50,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | Mom's first summit | $50,000 |
| Resolve to Save Lives Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Women's Foundation of California | Solis policy institute general support | $50,000 |
| Youth Radio | Bay area programs | $50,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Day School Inc | 2024 bid & bash fund-a-need paddle raise | $25,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museum | De young annual gala 2024 | $25,000 |
| Ignite | Bay area programming | $25,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco | Suchitra mattai exhibition | $25,000 |
| The 19th News | General support | $25,000 |
| Venture Strategies for Health and Development | General support | $25,000 |
| Headlands Center for the Arts | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca R Henderson
- Cal J Henderson
Questions people ask
Does The Henderson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henderson Family Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Henderson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca R Henderson (President/Director) and Cal J Henderson (Treasurer/Secretary/Director).
What does The Henderson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and education.