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Bothin Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 941196182  ·  Private foundation

Bothin Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.8M in annual giving against $46.6M in assets. This page documents the 420 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Bothin Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.6M
Total assets
420
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Bothin Foundation funds

Bothin Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bothin Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Gatepath
PURCHASE A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VEHICLE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Redwood City, CA$51K2017
Extrafood Org
REFRIGERATED VAN FOR FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM IN MARIN COUNTY
San Rafael, CA$50K2017
The Institute for Human and Social Development Inc
PURCHASE NEW ROOF FOR EARLY HEAD START CLASSROOM
San Bruno, CA$50K2024
Youth Leadership Institute
PURCHASE A VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS TO AND FROM CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
The Helix School
PURCHASE AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND RETAINING WALL
San Rafael, CA$50K2024
West County Health Centers Inc
AMENDED: REPLACE HV/AC SYSTEM AT OCCIDENTAL AREA HEALTH CENTER (AND REPLACE HEAT PUMP)
Guerneville, CA$50K2024
Anova Education and Behavior Consultation Inc
REBUILD ANOVA CENTER FOR EDUCATION IN SANTA ROSA AS PART OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Santa Rosa, CA$50K2024
Literacy for Environmental Justice
PURCHASE A 12-PASSENGER VAN FOR ECO-APPRENTICE PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Mission Economic Development Agency
BUILD OUT PRIVATE CLIENT MEETING ROOM
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
City Surf Project
AMENDED: PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT YOUTH (AND PHYSICAL MODIFICATIONS FOR EXISTING VEHICLES, INCLUDING BRAKE REPLACEMENTS, ROOF RAC
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Coastside Hope
PAINT NEW BUILDING
Half Moon Bay, CA$50K2024
North and South of Market Adult Day Health Corp
UPDATE KITCHEN
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Marin Foster Care Association
PROVIDE LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HOUSING PURCHASED FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE FOSTER YOUTH
San Rafael, CA$50K2024
Bridge the Gap College Prep
PURCHASE A VAN
Sausalito, CA$50K2024
Extrafood
PURCHASE A REFRIGERATED BOX TRUCK FOR FOOD RECOVERY AND DELIVERY IN SAN FRANCISCO
Kentfield, CA$50K2024

Bothin Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$1.8M
2020$1.8M
2022$2.1M
2023$2.0M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from Bothin Foundation

From Bothin Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FOR GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FOUNDATION, SEE WWW.BOTHINFOUNDATION.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bothinfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bothin Foundation

Does Bothin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Bothin Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Bothin Foundation fund?
Bothin Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Community Gatepath, Extrafood Org, The Institute for Human and Social Development Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bothin Foundation give in grants?
Bothin Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 420 grants.
Where is Bothin Foundation located?
Bothin Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941196182.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bothin Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bothin Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.