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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 most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $24.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 176 individual grants from this funder — $8.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.6M
Total assets
176
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Fansler Foundation, by amount:

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
Csu Fresno
EDUCATION & CHILDCARE FOR LOW-INCOME & SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Fresno, CA$150K2018
Csu Fresno
EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Fresno, CA$150K2020
Csu Fresno
EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Fresno, CA$150K2022
California State Universityfresno
EDUCATION/CARE FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH
Fresno, CA$150K2023
United Cerebral Palsy
PREVENTION\EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN & CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Fresno, CA$146K2018
Community Healthy System
NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR PREMATURE INFANTS
Fresno, CA$142K2022
Ucp of Central California
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Fresno, CA$139K2020
Boys & Girls Clubs
PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Fresno, CA$137K2024
Boys & Girls Club
PROGRAMS FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Fresno, CA$132K2023
Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT RISK
Fresno, CA$132K2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT RISK
Fresno, CA$132K2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AT RISK
Fresno, CA$129K2020

The Fansler Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$1.4M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.3M

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. Recent recipients include Ucp of Central California, United Cerebral Palsy, California State University Fresno. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Fansler Foundation give in grants?
The Fansler Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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 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 The Fansler Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.