Hellman Fellows Fund
San Francisco, California · EIN 371606457 · Private foundation
Hellman Fellows Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $70.0M in grants paid and $0 in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 49 individual grants from this funder — $89.6M awarded across 2017–2020 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Hellman Fellows Fund funds
Hellman Fellows Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, scientific research.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Foundation Fellowship | La Jolla, CA | $12.5M | 2020 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation Fellowship | Berkeley, CA | $9.7M | 2020 |
| UCLA Foundation Fellowship | Los Angeles, CA | $7.8M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Hellman Fellows Fund
Hellman Fellows Fund'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 Hellman Fellows Fund
- Does Hellman Fellows Fund accept grant applications?
- Hellman Fellows Fund'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 Hellman Fellows Fund fund?
- Hellman Fellows Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include UC San Diego Foundation, UC Berkeley Foundation, UCLA Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Hellman Fellows Fund give in grants?
- Hellman Fellows Fund reported $70.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $89.6M over 49 grants.
- Where is Hellman Fellows Fund located?
- Hellman Fellows Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 371606457.
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