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The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation

Preselected recipients only Topanga, California · EIN 510139880

The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation is a private foundation in Topanga, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $39,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The James A Folger and Jane C Folger 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$19,000
New York2$15,000
Virginia1$5,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Compass Family Services
San Francisco, CA
Charitible activities$15,000
International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Charitable activities$10,000
National Wildlife Federation
Merrifield, VA
Charitible activities$5,000
International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Charitable acrivities$5,000
Direct Relif
Santa Barbara, CA
Charitable activities$2,000
Put Me in
San Francisco, CA
Charitable activities$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation give?

$39,000 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Susan Hanger (President), Dean Hanger (Vice President), Morgan Hanger (Vice President) and Trevor Hanger (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The James A Folger and Jane C Folger Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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