The Upjohn Fund of San Francisco
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 94-3116041 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Fred B Weil |
|---|---|
| Address | 1676 North California Street, Walnut Creek CA 94596 |
| fweil@hansonbridgett.com | |
| Form and materials | 1. A simple statement of the purpose of the proposed grant-how it will be used, etc. Applications for general administrative expenses are not favored. 2. A copy of the charity's IRS tax exemption determination letter. The charity must be recognized as a public charity-not a private foundation. 3. The charity's employer identification number. 4. The charity's most recent financial statements showing: a. A statement of the charity's revenue and expense, showing the charity's sources of support and expenditures for its most recent year. Expense categories should include compensation of management and interest paid on loans secured by real property, if any. b. The charity's balance sheet. 5. The charity's budget for revenue and expense for the current year and, if available, the charity's budget for revenue and expense for the coming year. 6. The average percentage of donations to the charity used for fund raising during the last 2 years. |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | San Francisco Bay Area public charities are preferred applicants. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Gubens Thoracic Oncology Research Fund | $35,000 |
| Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Inc | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Food Bank Contra Costa and Solano | Concord, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Me-One Foundation Inc | Roseville, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shining Star Foundation | San Rafael, CA | For use of the Star Academy | $10,000 |
| International Action Network for Gender Equity and | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lamorinda Soccer Club | Moraga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Next Steps Liaison Project | Mill Valley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $109,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $106,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600419349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3116041
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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