The Zellerbach Family Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 946069482 · Private foundation
The Zellerbach Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.3M in grants paid and $159.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 894 individual grants from this funder — $23.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Zellerbach Family Foundation funds
The Zellerbach Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Institute of the Bay Area GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | San Francisco, CA | $178K | 2020 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $170K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Zellerbach Family Foundation
From The Zellerbach Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at zff.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Zellerbach Family Foundation
- Does The Zellerbach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Zellerbach Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Zellerbach Family Foundation fund?
- The Zellerbach Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include International Institute of the Bay Area, Immigration Institute of the Bay Area. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Zellerbach Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Zellerbach Family Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.1M over 894 grants.
- Where is The Zellerbach Family Foundation located?
- The Zellerbach Family Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946069482.
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