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The Fansler Foundation

Fresno, California  ·  EIN 770095125  ·  Private foundation

The Fansler Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.1M in giving and $32.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 176 individual grants from this funder — $8.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$32.3M
Assets (FY2025)
176
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Fansler Foundation funds

The Fansler Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, disability services, domestic violence, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysolder adults

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
Ucp of Central California
CHILDREN W/CEREBRAL PALSY
Fresno, CA$186K2023
United Cerebral Palsy
PREVENTION\EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN & CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Fresno, CA$150K2017
California State University Fresno
EDUCATION/CHILDCARE CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Fresno, CA$150K2024

How to apply for funding from The Fansler Foundation

From The Fansler Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BY MARCH 31 FOR FUNDING BY THE FOLLOWING OCTOBER 31.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at fanslerfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Fansler Foundation

Does The Fansler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Fansler Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Fansler Foundation fund?
The Fansler Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Ucp of Central California, United Cerebral Palsy, California State University Fresno. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Fansler Foundation give in grants?
The Fansler Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 176 grants.
Where is The Fansler Foundation located?
The Fansler Foundation is based in Fresno, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770095125.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Fansler 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 The Fansler Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.