The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $375,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $521,800 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $521,800 | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter 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 Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $448,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $375,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Community support | $375,000 |
| San Francisco Jewish Community Center | Community support | $320,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Community support | $150,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Community support | $37,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Community support | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | Community support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Community support | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Community support | $15,000 |
| Options Recovery Services | Community support | $11,000 |
| Camp Towonga | Community support | $10,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Community support | $10,000 |
| Move on Education | Community support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Community support | $10,000 |
| B'nai Torah | Community support | $8,000 |
| Kqed | Community support | $7,500 |
| Inequality Media | Community support | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | .community support | $5,000 |
| Citizens Climate Education | Community support | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Community support | $5,000 |
| American Legal Defense Fund | Community support | $5,000 |
| Moment Magazine | Community support | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Community suipport | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Jewish Film Institute | Community support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| Kalw | Community support | $2,500 |
| March of Dimes | Community support | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Northern California Inc | Community support | $2,000 |
| Hide and Seek Foundation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Education Fund | Community support | $1,000 |
| NAACP Education Fund | Community support | $1,000 |
| New Lehrhaus | Community support | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Community support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford Gallanter
- Linda Gallanter
Questions people ask
Does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sanford Gallanter (President) and Linda Gallanter (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.