The William G Irwin Charity Foundation
Accepts applications
The William G Irwin Charity Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.7 million in 117 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.7 million
- Number of grants117
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$115 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.6 million the year before.
85% 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 | $13.6 million | 86 | $111 million |
| 2024 | $13.7 million | 117 | $115 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Morazan Senior Program Offi 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 561-6540, mmorazan@pfs-llc.net |
| What to submit | 1. Expression of interest requires summary letter only. 2. Complete proposal: including current financial statements and budget; list of officers, directors and/or trustees; copies of federal and state tax exemption letters; and complete justification for request, history of organization, and a description of its activities. 3. Application information, go to www.williamgirwinfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to meeting date. Meetings are held approximately every 3 months. |
| Restrictions | 1. Grants are restricted to charitable uses in the states of California and Hawaii. 2. It is not a foundation policy to approve grants for individuals or scholarships. 3. A waiting period of twelve (12) months is required between proposal submissions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William G Irwin Charity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 106 | $9.7 million |
| Hawaii | 10 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumen Christi Academies of the Roman Catholic Dio | Improvements to the plant to ensure safety and security at st. Elizabeth school | $400,000 |
| Children's Day School | Building dreams together: the campaign for childrens day school | $300,000 |
| St Mary's Medical Center Foundation | Smmc adolescent behavioral health anti-ligature project | $275,000 |
| The Ceres Community Project | The center for food, youth & community | $250,000 |
| Dynamic Community Solutions | 200 dwelling units - puuhonua o waianae capital campaign | $250,000 |
| San Francisco University High School | University high school california street campus | $250,000 |
| San Francisco University High School | University high school california street campus | $250,000 |
| A Better Way Inc | Health and safety improvements for a better way hq | $200,000 |
| Child Start Incorporated | Vallejo early learning center | $200,000 |
| Community Housing Partnership DBA Homerise | Renovations to the san cristina affordable housing structure | $200,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Homes for heroes: ending veteran homelessness in marin county, california | $200,000 |
| The Kelsey | The kelsey civic center - building 112 homes | $200,000 |
| Native American Health Center Inc | Weaving communities together - capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Ritter Center | New health center to create healthcare equity & dignity for low-income & homeless residents | $200,000 |
| Saint Francis Foundation | Emergency department safe rooms project | $200,000 |
| Sun Street Centers | Calle cebu recovery center | $200,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Purchase of capital equipment for nursing school | $200,000 |
| Vitalant Foundation | Capital purchase of a vitalant bloodmobile to serve the greater bay area | $200,000 |
| Samaritan House | Samaritan houses free clinic of san mateo renovation project | $195,000 |
| Agewell Pace | Agewell pace clinic equipment | $187,805 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Hvac system upgrade for father alfred center | $180,000 |
| Domestic Violence Action Center | Replacement of outdated equipment | $157,493 |
| A Safe Place | To support a community resource center for bay area families facing violence at home | $150,000 |
| Conservation Corps North Bay Inc | Facility relocation to provide education and job training | $150,000 |
| Covenant House California | Enhances of the therapeutic/meting/self-advocacy space | $150,000 |
| Nation's Finest | Nations finest mobile service unit (msu) project | $150,000 |
| Committee on the Shelterless | Cots recuperative care expansion | $126,935 |
| Axis Community Health | Elevator installation for accessible healthcare for underserved seniors and patients with disabilities | $110,000 |
| Lunalilo Home | Modernization of lunalilo home | $103,631 |
| Archbishop Mitty High School | Four-acre field renovation project | $100,000 |
| City Hope San Francisco | City hope 2023 security and exterior renovation project | $100,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | Facility and security improvements to de marillac academy | $100,000 |
| The Helix School | Transportation for our transition program | $100,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | Larkin street youth services renovations | $100,000 |
| Marin General Hospital Foundation | O-arm 3d imaging system acquisition | $100,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | Cristo rey high school sacramento vans | $100,000 |
| Norcal Healthconnect LLC DBA Petaluma Valley Hospital | Upgrades to intensive care unit | $100,000 |
| Saint Brigid School | Roof improvements | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | Annual grant | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Zero emission trucks to transport food to low income communities in san francisco and marin | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Olds Bogart
- William L Olds III
- Anthony O Zanze
- James F Zanze
- Michelle Sauger
Questions people ask
Does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Approximately 4 to 6 weeks prior to meeting date. Meetings are held approximately every 3 months..
How much does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation give?
$13.7 million in tax year 2024, across 117 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The William G Irwin Charity Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Olds Bogart (Trustee), William L Olds III (Audit Committee Chair), Anthony O Zanze (President) and James F Zanze (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.