Gerson Bakar Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 942949602 · Private foundation
Gerson Bakar Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $174.6M in grants paid and $1.01B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 349 individual grants from this funder — $1.21B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Gerson Bakar Foundation funds
Gerson Bakar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucb Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $205.3M | 2022 |
| Ucb Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $118.6M | 2023 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $99.8M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Gerson Bakar Foundation
Gerson Bakar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Gerson Bakar Foundation
- Does Gerson Bakar Foundation accept grant applications?
- Gerson Bakar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Gerson Bakar Foundation fund?
- Gerson Bakar Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Ucb Foundation, University of California San Francisco Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Gerson Bakar Foundation give in grants?
- Gerson Bakar Foundation reported $174.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.21B over 349 grants.
- Where is Gerson Bakar Foundation located?
- Gerson Bakar Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942949602.
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