Esb Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-3759208 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$106.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $250,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laural Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $4,000,000 |
| Ramsay Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $4,000,000 |
| Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $4,000,000 |
| Shenandoah Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $4,000,000 |
| Acr Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Aed Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Bhb Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Bsb Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Cmb Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Creekside Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Ebj Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Etc Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Kiryle Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Lindsay and Alex Ramsay Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Mbd & Jfd Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Meglbagl Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Rough-J-Ranch Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Samantha & Darren Bechtel Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| The Bpb and Hbb Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Third Horizon Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Foundation gift | $250,000 |
| Piedmont Community Church | Piedmont, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,025,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $14,660,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101388
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3759208
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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