Unobskey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Unobskey Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,126 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $147,126. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$197,126
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$147,126
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,200 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $147,074 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $159,200 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $197,126 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Unobskey 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 Unobskey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $147,126 |
| New York | 2 | $25,500 |
| California | 8 | $22,300 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General support | $147,126 |
| University of Rochester Medical Center | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | General support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General support | $2,500 |
| Tides Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Enterprise Fund for Youth | General support | $2,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Fromm Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $500 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General support | $200 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | General support | $100 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General support | $100 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy G Unobskey
- Nadav Shenkar
Questions people ask
Does Unobskey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Unobskey Foundation give?
$197,126 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Unobskey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy G Unobskey (President) and Nadav Shenkar (Treasurer).
What does Unobskey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.