The Sanger Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sanger Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $318,924 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$318,924
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$834,319
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $276,360 the year before.
48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,360 | 38 | $972,799 |
| 2024 | $318,924 | 21 | $834,319 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Sanger Trustee 3600 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 693-9300, sanger@sangerinc.com |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
What The Sanger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $303,349 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,575 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese American International School | Campaign for cais | $200,000 |
| SF Moma | Yayoi kusama exhibition | $24,500 |
| Season of Sharing | General support | $20,000 |
| Park Conservancy | General support | $15,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General support | $11,000 |
| SF Conservatory of Flowers | General support | $10,300 |
| SF Jazz | General support | $10,000 |
| SF Parks Alliance | End hunger | $5,500 |
| Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard | Graduate school of design, law school | $3,575 |
| Gladstone Institute | Capital campaign pledge | $2,500 |
| SF Symphony | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Arion Press | General support | $1,500 |
| Circus Bella | General support | $1,500 |
| Creativity Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Mvy Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| Efy | General support | $1,000 |
| SF Performance | General support | $1,000 |
| Spur | General support | $1,000 |
| North Beach Citizens | General support | $750 |
| SF Exploratorium | General support | $299 |
Officers and trustees
- John M Sanger
Questions people ask
Does The Sanger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sanger Family Foundation give?
$318,924 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Sanger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John M Sanger (Trustee).
What does The Sanger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.