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Gilead Foundation

Foster City, California  ·  EIN 201042419  ·  Private foundation

Gilead Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $554K in annual giving against $2.3M in assets. This page documents the 198 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Gilead Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$554K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.3M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Gilead Foundation funds

Gilead Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, economic development, education, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyPublic HealthWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, foster youth, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfoster youthyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
America Online Giving Foundation
General Support
Newark, DE$8.2M2023
America Online Giving Foundation
2022/23 GIVING TOGETHER DONATION
Newark, DE$7.5M2022
America Online Giving Foundation Inc
2024 Gilead Giving Together Donation
Newark, DE$6.0M2024
The University Corporation San Francisco State
General Support
San Francisco, CA$3.5M2023
The University Corporation San Francisco State
STEM Pathways and the Science, Engineering and Innovation Center
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2024
The Oakland Public Education Fund
TECH EXCHANGE 2022: SUSTAINABLE DIGITAL EQUITY FOR THE BAY AREA
Oakland, CA$1.1M2022
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation
HEALING VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS
Oakland, CA$1.0M2022
St Johns Well Child and Family Center Inc
DISRUPTING THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE BY ADDRESSING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ST. JOHNS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND TH
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2022
Yellow Work Inc
YELLOW - GROWTH & SCALING
Virginia Beach, VA$1.0M2022
Xavier University of Louisiana
DISRUPTING OBSTACLES TO EDUCATION: THE GILEAD-XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA STUDENT PROMISE FOR LOUISIANA
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2022
Xavier University of Louisiana
Program Support: Disrupting Obstacles to Education: The Gilead-Xavier University of Louisiana Student Promise for Louisiana
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2023
Yellow Work Inc
Program Support: YELLOW - Growth & Scaling
Virginia Beach, VA$1.0M2023
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation
Program Support- Healing Violence in our Community and Schools.
Oakland, CA$1.0M2023
Xavier University of Louisiana
Disrupting Obstacles to Education: The Gilead-Xavier University of Louisiana Student Promise for Louisiana
New Orleans, LA$1.0M2024
Oakland Fund for Public Innovation
Healing Violence in our Community and Schools.
Oakland, CA$1.0M2024

Gilead Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$2.2M
2020$554K
2022$19.7M
2023$23.8M
2024$19.0M

How to apply for funding from Gilead Foundation

Gilead Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at gilead.com/responsibility/giving-at-gilead/gilead-foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Gilead Foundation

Does Gilead Foundation accept grant applications?
Gilead Foundation'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 Gilead Foundation fund?
Gilead Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include America Online Giving Foundation, America Online Giving Foundation, America Online Giving Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gilead Foundation give in grants?
Gilead Foundation reported $554K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $65.3M over 198 grants.
Where is Gilead Foundation located?
Gilead Foundation is based in Foster City, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201042419.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gilead 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 Gilead Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.