The Gap Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 942474426 · Private foundation
The Gap Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $2.9M in grants paid and $5.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,320 individual grants from this funder — $6.6M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for domestic violence. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Gap Foundation funds
The Gap Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinase4e Relief LLC DISASTER RELIEF | Charlotte, NC | $1.5M | 2021 |
| Glide Foundation FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $329K | 2025 |
| Un Foundation FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Gap Foundation
The Gap 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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gap Foundation
- Does The Gap Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Gap 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 The Gap Foundation fund?
- The Gap Foundation's grants focus on domestic violence. Example recipients include Foundation for the Carolinase4e Relief LLC, Glide Foundation, Un Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Gap Foundation give in grants?
- The Gap Foundation reported $2.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 3,320 grants.
- Where is The Gap Foundation located?
- The Gap Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942474426.
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