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The William G Irwin Charity Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 946069873  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Francisco, California, The William G Irwin Charity Foundation has awarded $36.9M across 318 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Stanford University School of Medicine. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$5.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$85.6M
Total assets
318
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The William G Irwin Charity Foundation funds

The William G Irwin Charity Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

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

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The William G Irwin Charity Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Stanford University School of Medicine
ROBOTIC SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH TO ADVANCE PATIENT OUTCOMES
Stanford, CA$1.0M2023
The Trust for Public Land
INDIA BASIN WATERFRONT PARK
San Francisco, CA$700K2023
Hana Health
HANA HEALTH REHABILITATION AND SUPPORT CENTER
Hana, HI$600K2023
Hawaii Foodbank
HAWAII FOODBANK FOOD PURCHASE AND CAPITAL SUPPORT
Honolulu, HI$580K2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SUNNYDALE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
San Francisco, CA$500K2023
Saint Mary's College of California
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CA ATHLETIC FIELDS RENOVATION
Moraga, CA$500K2023
Lumen Christi Academies of the Roman Catholic Dio
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PLANT TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY AT ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL
Oakland, CA$400K2024
San Francisco Zoological Society
LIPMAN FAMILY MADAGASCAR REGION
San Francisco, CA$350K2022
Mercy Retirement and Care Center
THE MERCY REVITALIZATION PROJECT
Oakland, CA$350K2022
Maui Food Bank
FOOD 4 ALL
Wailuku, HI$300K2022
Curiodyssey
MARINA GALLERY AND LABS
San Mateo, CA$300K2022
Children's Day School
BUILDING DREAMS TOGETHER: THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL
San Francisco, CA$300K2024
Marin Senior Coordinating Council Inc (whistlestop)
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
San Rafael, CA$300K2020
The Food Basket
EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM
Hilo, HI$285K2022
St Mary's Medical Center Foundation
SMMC ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ANTI-LIGATURE PROJECT
San Francisco, CA$275K2024

The William G Irwin Charity Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.4M
2022$10.0M
2023$12.5M
2024$10.0M

How to apply for funding from The William G Irwin Charity Foundation

From The William G Irwin Charity Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO MEETING DATE. MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3 MONTHS.”

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

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Frequently asked questions about The William G Irwin Charity Foundation

Does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The William G Irwin Charity Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation fund?
The William G Irwin Charity Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Stanford University School of Medicine, The Trust for Public Land, Hana Health. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The William G Irwin Charity Foundation give in grants?
The William G Irwin Charity Foundation reported $5.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.9M over 318 grants.
Where is The William G Irwin Charity Foundation located?
The William G Irwin Charity Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946069873.
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About this profile. This page is built from The William G Irwin Charity 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 William G Irwin Charity Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.