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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.

$15.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$44.1M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Genentech Foundation funds

Genentech Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research, k-12 education, higher education, health care, education.

Scientific ResearchK-12 EducationHigher EducationHealth CareEducation

Populations it has supported include youth pop, young adults.

youth popyoung adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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City Is on Stmt, CA$15.4M2020
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City Is on Stmt, CA$11.0M2022
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City Is on Stmt, CA$8.7M2023
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City Is on Stmt, CA$4.7M2024

Genentech Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$15.4M
2022$11.0M
2023$8.7M
2024$4.7M

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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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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About this profile. This page is built from Genentech 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 Genentech Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.