Gienapp Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gienapp Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,600 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$18,600
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$609,187
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
68% 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 | $16,250 | 20 | $486,865 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 19 | $538,424 |
| 2025 | $18,600 | 19 | $609,187 |
How to apply
Gienapp Family 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 Gienapp Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | $8,100 |
| California | 7 | $7,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $800 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Housing Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KPBS San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service | To support legal services for refugees | $1,500 |
| Residents Council of Horizon House | Employee Recognition Fund | $1,500 |
| Friends of S C P A | Chamber Orchestra | $1,200 |
| Childrens Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Lifeline | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Roosevelt Middle School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Holden Village | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rainier Valley Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Therapy Development Institute | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Dakota Wicohan | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Elizabeth Home | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pine Ridge Girls School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | General & Unrestricted | $450 |
| University Churches Emergency Fund | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne A Gienapp
- John C Gienapp
- John W Gienapp
- Katie A Gienapp
- Clara Gienapp Olson
- Eric J Olson
- Mari Gienapp Olson
- Shannon C Rankin
Questions people ask
Does Gienapp Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gienapp Family Foundation give?
$18,600 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gienapp Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne A Gienapp (Board Member, Pres), John C Gienapp (Board Member, Pres Emeritus), John W Gienapp (Board Member, Sec) and Katie A Gienapp (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gienapp Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and food and hunger.