Sam Francis Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlendale, California · EIN 95-4336984 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$96K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$515
Total assets$425K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $140 and $1,531.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18Th Street Arts | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $50,350 |
| San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture | Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $10,500 |
| J Paul Getty Trust | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Japanese American Cultural & Community Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Mesa Refuge | Point Reyes Station, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Sfai Legacy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $2,075 |
| Adopt-A-Village | Weymouth, MA | Charitable | $1,531 |
| Jung Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Calpoly Pomona | Pomona, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Warsaw Bauhaus Foundation - Arden 2 | Warsaw, PL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Aspen Institute | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| World Arts Foundation | Portland, OR | Charitable | $933 |
| Braille Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $540 |
| Philosophical Research Society | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $515 |
| Moma | Manhattan, NY | Charitable | $300 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $287 |
| Art Table NYC | New York, NY | Charitable | $175 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $155 |
| San Luis Obispo Museum of Art | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable | $155 |
| Artlab21 Foundation | El Segundo, CA | Charitable | $150 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $140 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $109 |
| Descanso Garden | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | Charitable | $108 |
| Clockshop | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $103 |
| Brand Associate | Glendale, CA | Charitable | $100 |
| Bellosguardo | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $100 |
| Catalogue Raisonne Scholars | Williamstown, MA | Charitable | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,876 | 28 |
| 2024 | $85,527 | 26 |
| 2023 | $58,819 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4336984
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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