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Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 656263327  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oakland, California, Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation has awarded $4.7M across 71 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Global Exchange. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$762K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.5M
Total assets
71
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation funds

Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include indigenous.

indigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Global Exchange
GENERAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
San Francisco, CA$685K2024
Global Exchange
VARIOUS PER AGREEMENT
San Francisco, CA$340K2023
The Center for Biological Diversity
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tucson, AZ$259K2020
Global Exchange
ASSORTED PROJECTS AND REGRANTING
San Francisco, CA$191K2023
Global Exchange
MAY 2022-2023 BINATIONAL
San Francisco, CA$170K2022
Global Exchange
DEMOCRACY SUMMER & WEB UPGRADEDEMOCRACY SUMMER AND WEB UPGRADE
San Francisco, CA$150K2022
Mi Familia Vota Education Fund
VOTER ENGAGEMENT
Phoenix, AZ$150K2022
California Trade Justice Coalition Co Earth Island Institute
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR TRADE JUSTICE EDUCATION
Berkeley, CA$150K2024
Mi Familia Vota Ed Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR MVF NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATATION PROGRAMS
Phoenix, AZ$150K2024
Native Organizer Alliance
SUPPORT FOR NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION
Seattle, WA$125K2024
Working America Education Fund
SUPPORT FOR NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION
Washington, DC$125K2024
Global Exchange
HUMAN RIGHTS/U.S. - MEXICO PLATFORM PROGRAM
San Francisco, CA$120K2020
Global Exchange
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
San Francisco, CA$110K2022
Trade Justice Education Fund
2022 HIRES/WTO CLIMATE CAMPAIGN
Washington, DC$100K2022
East Bay Community Law Center
GENERAL SUPPORTGENERAL SUPPORTHOMELESS PRACTICE
Berkeley, CA$100K2020

Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$762K
2022$1.3M
2023$983K
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation

Lynn Handleman Charitable 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation

Does Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Lynn Handleman Charitable 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 Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation fund?
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Global Exchange, Global Exchange, The Center for Biological Diversity. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation reported $762K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 71 grants.
Where is Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation located?
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 656263327.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lynn Handleman Charitable 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 Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.