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Phyllis C Wattis Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 900653262  ·  Private foundation

Phyllis C Wattis Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $11.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 279 individual grants from this funder — $3.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$11.1M
Assets (FY2020)
279
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Phyllis C Wattis Foundation funds

Phyllis C Wattis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, lgbtq rights, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureLgbtq RightsLibraries & Literacy

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Center for Cultural Innovation
East Bay Artist Relief Fund - Pooled Funds
San Francisco, CA$50K2022
Somarts
Gen Op ($25,000) Artists Adaptability Circles ($20,000)
San Francisco, CA$45K2022
Zaccho Sf
TO SUPPORT Picture Bayview Hunters Point
San Francisco, CA$40K2018

How to apply for funding from Phyllis C Wattis Foundation

Phyllis C Wattis 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 phylliscwattisfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Phyllis C Wattis Foundation

Does Phyllis C Wattis Foundation accept grant applications?
Phyllis C Wattis 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 Phyllis C Wattis Foundation fund?
Phyllis C Wattis Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Center for Cultural Innovation, Somarts, Zaccho Sf. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Phyllis C Wattis Foundation give in grants?
Phyllis C Wattis Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 279 grants.
Where is Phyllis C Wattis Foundation located?
Phyllis C Wattis Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 900653262.
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About this profile. This page is built from Phyllis C Wattis Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Phyllis C Wattis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.