Hellman Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 611583546 · Private foundation
Hellman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $59.1M in grants paid and $693.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $206.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for health care. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Hellman Foundation funds
Hellman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, public health, early childhood education, k-12 education, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop, low-income communities, black communities, hispanic communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement D STATEMENT D | San Francisco, CA | $59.1M | 2020 |
| Statement D STATEMENT D | San Francisco, CA | $43.0M | 2024 |
| Statement D STATEMENT D | San Francisco, CA | $36.1M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Hellman Foundation
Hellman 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. You can review the foundation directly at hellmanfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Hellman Foundation
- Does Hellman Foundation accept grant applications?
- Hellman 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 Hellman Foundation fund?
- Hellman Foundation's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include Statement D. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Hellman Foundation give in grants?
- Hellman Foundation reported $59.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $206.0M over 7 grants.
- Where is Hellman Foundation located?
- Hellman Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611583546.
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