Enersen Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 91-1913330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$146K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | Higher education | $25,512 |
| Stanford Sailing | Stanford, CA | Collegiate sports | $25,433 |
| Sail to Shelter | Henderson, NV | Humanitarian aid | $13,763 |
| Marin Health Foundation | Greenbrae, CA | Strengthen health care programs | $10,000 |
| Roseland Collegiate Prep | Santa Rosa, CA | Promote higher education | $10,000 |
| Inter Yacht Restoration School | Newport, RI | Education on boat restoration | $5,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Promote education | $5,000 |
| Stanford Lacrosse | Stanford, CA | Collegiate sports | $5,000 |
| Students Rising Above | San Francisco, CA | Promote higher education | $3,000 |
| Treasure Island Sailing Center | San Francisco, CA | Support youth sailing | $3,000 |
| California Film Institute | San Rafael, CA | Inspire and educate through film | $2,750 |
| Eatlearnplay | Oakland, CA | Fight hunger, provide safe place to be and quality education | $2,100 |
| All Man May See Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support opthomology research | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Smiles | San Francisco, CA | Treatment for cleft & palate anomalies | $2,000 |
| Belvedere Cove Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Financial support for youth sailors | $2,000 |
| Bonnell Cove Foundation | Camden, ME | Education on safety at sea | $2,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats | Seattle, WA | Promote restoration of wooden boats | $2,000 |
| Clagett Memorial Regatta | Portsmouth, RI | Support for sailors with disabilities | $2,000 |
| Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | Tiburon, CA | Assistance for persons in need | $2,000 |
| Dorothy's Place | Salinas, CA | Help for the homeless | $2,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Santa Rosa, CA | Support for medical research | $2,000 |
| Native American Climate Action Foundation | Longmont, CO | Education on climate change | $2,000 |
| Paul's Place Davis | Davis, CA | Housing to serve the homeless | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Support for medical services | $2,000 |
| Sailors for the Sea | Newport, RI | Ocean conservation | $2,000 |
| Spaulding Marine Center | Cincinnati, OH | Supporting traditional boat building | $2,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of Sf | San Francisco, CA | Promote fine art | $1,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Support public television | $1,000 |
| North Bay Children's Center | Novato, CA | Early childhood education | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory | Pasadena, CA | Teaching of traditional and contemporary music | $1,000 |
| The Arc San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support for persons with disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Sailing Museum | Newport, RI | Promote sailing and racing | $1,000 |
| The Whale Museum | Friday Harbor, WA | Stewardship of whales in the wild | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | San Rafael, CA | Assistance for persons in need | $148 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,706 | 34 |
| 2023 | $120,995 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102194
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1913330
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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