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Claire Giannini Fund

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 943297004  ·  Private foundation

Claire Giannini Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $0 in assets. This page documents the 87 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Claire Giannini Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$0
Total assets
87
Grants tracked
2020
Most recent grant

What Claire Giannini Fund funds

Claire Giannini Fund's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, k-12 education, disability services, animal welfare.

Early Childhood EducationK-12 EducationDisability ServicesAnimal Welfare

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Claire Giannini Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation for Monterey C
For COVID-19 support, support of First 5 of Monterey County, and to establish designated funds for Teacher Pathway Programs
Monterey, CA$475K2020
Kansas City Univ of Medicine and Bi
Score 1 child health screening
Kansas City, MO$450K2018
That Man May See
TO SUPPORT A PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH PROGRAM AIMED AT BABIES, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM RETINAL DISEASES
San Francisco, CA$450K2017
Children's Mercy Hospital
$101,920 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A DECISION TOOL; $100,000 FOR PROMISE 1000; $200,000 FOR TIES PROGRAM
Kansas City, MO$402K2017
Ucsf
To support the Childrens Communication Center
San Francisco, CA$400K2020
UC San Francisco
IN SUPPORT OF CHILDRENS COMMUNICATION CENTER
San Francisco, CA$350K2017
Children's Mercy Hospital
To support StayActive, and to provide COVID-19 testing kits
Kansas City, MO$350K2020
That Man May See
To support a patient-centered research program aimedat babies, children, and families suffering from retinaldiseases
San Francisco, CA$350K2018
Weingarten Children's Center
BabyTalk program support and general operating support
Redwood City, CA$310K2020
Stanford University School of Medic
Stanford Novel Imaging for Pediatric Retinopathyprogram (SNIPER)
Palo Alto, CA$286K2018
Stanford University School of Medicine
STANFORD NOVEL IMAGING FOR PEDIATRIC RETINOPATHY PROGRAM (SNIPER)
Palo Alto, CA$286K2017
Girls on the Run
Program and scholarship support
Kansas City, MO$275K2018
Stanford University School of Medic
To support Opsin Recruitment CarotenoidAugmentation Fund (ORCA) program
Palo Alto, CA$250K2018
Kansas City Univ of Medicine and Bi
Score 1 child health screening and CHAMPS
Kansas City, MO$250K2020
Stanford University School of Medicine - Byers Eye Institute
TO SUPPORT OPSIN RECRUITMENT CAROTENOID AUGMENTATION FUND (ORCA) PROGRAM
Palo Alto, CA$250K2017

Claire Giannini Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.8M
2018$3.7M
2020$4.2M

How to apply for funding from Claire Giannini Fund

Claire Giannini Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Claire Giannini Fund

Does Claire Giannini Fund accept grant applications?
Claire Giannini Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Claire Giannini Fund fund?
Claire Giannini Fund's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Community Foundation for Monterey C, Kansas City Univ of Medicine and Bi, That Man May See. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Claire Giannini Fund give in grants?
Claire Giannini Fund reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 87 grants.
Where is Claire Giannini Fund located?
Claire Giannini Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943297004.
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About this profile. This page is built from Claire Giannini Fund'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 Claire Giannini Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.