Genentech Foundation
South San Francisco, California · EIN 460500264 · Private foundation
Genentech Foundation is a private foundation based in South San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $15.4M in grants paid and $44.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4 individual grants from this funder — $39.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for scientific research. Below is its full funding profile.
What Genentech Foundation funds
Genentech Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research, k-12 education, higher education, health care, education.
Populations it has supported include youth pop, young adults.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Genentech Foundation, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Stmt Grants Paid See Stmt | City Is on Stmt, CA | $15.4M | 2020 |
| See Stmt Grants Paid See Stmt | City Is on Stmt, CA | $11.0M | 2022 |
| See Stmt Grants Paid See Stmt | City Is on Stmt, CA | $8.7M | 2023 |
| See Stmt Grants Paid See Stmt | City Is on Stmt, CA | $4.7M | 2024 |
Genentech Foundation giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Genentech Foundation
Genentech Foundation's public filing indicates it does not accept unsolicited grant applications — its giving generally goes to organizations it has identified or already has a relationship with. That does not make it unreachable. The realistic path in is relationship first: find a board connection, attend something it convenes, or send a brief, warm introduction long before any ask. You can review the foundation directly at gene.com/good/grants/genentech-foundation.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Genentech Foundation
- Does Genentech Foundation accept grant applications?
- Genentech Foundation reports that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is directed to organizations it has identified itself. Building a relationship before any ask is the realistic way in.
- What does Genentech Foundation fund?
- Genentech Foundation's grants focus on scientific research. Recent recipients include See Stmt Grants Paid, See Stmt Grants Paid, See Stmt Grants Paid. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Genentech Foundation give in grants?
- Genentech Foundation reported $15.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $39.9M over 4 grants.
- Where is Genentech Foundation located?
- Genentech Foundation is based in South San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 460500264.
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