General Service Foundation
Berkeley, California · EIN 366018535 · Private foundation
Based in Berkeley, California, General Service Foundation has awarded $21.7M across 320 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Groundswell Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What General Service Foundation funds
General Service Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundswell Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $310K | 2024 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Mijente Support Committee GENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $220K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from General Service Foundation
From General Service Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at generalservice.org.
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Frequently asked questions about General Service Foundation
- Does General Service Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — General Service Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does General Service Foundation fund?
- General Service Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Groundswell Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Mijente Support Committee. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does General Service Foundation give in grants?
- General Service Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.7M over 320 grants.
- Where is General Service Foundation located?
- General Service Foundation is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366018535.
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