Gerstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 36-4393082 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $15,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay School | San Francisco, CA | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $30,000 |
| The Brandeis Day School of San Fran | San Francisco, CA | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $15,000 |
| Town School | San Francisco, CA | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $15,000 |
| University of California San Franci | San Francisco, CA | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Jewish Community Publ | San Francisco, CA | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $1,500 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | To support charitable purpose of recipient organization | $1,060 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,560 | 7 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502379349100125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4393082
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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