THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN 946069482 Website

Annual Giving

$6.0M-2% YoY

Grants

224

Median Grant

$10K

Organizations Funded

253

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Mission of the Zellerbach Family Foundation is to be a catalyst for constructive social change by initiating and investing in efforts that strengthen families and communities. We envision a vibrant Bay Area region rich with diverse expressions and experiences, where people feel safe and connected; live with a sense of belonging, shared humanity, and dignity; and have equitable opportunities to thrive.

Focus Areas

immigration legal servicesimmigrant rightsyouth justicejuvenile justice reformrestorative justicepublic interest legal servicesprisoners' rightsyouth development

Grant Types

general operating supportproject-specific grantscapital campaignmatching grantspooled fund contributionscapacity-building grantsplanning grants

Funded Initiatives

Community Arts Program approximately $1 million in grants ($5,000-$15,000 amounts); Together in Community grants; William J. Zellerbach Award for Social Change; California Children's Trust founding funder; California Immigrant Resilience Fund; Bay Area Culture Funders for Equity founding member; COVID Response Grants

How to Apply

Register for Fluxx portal access; complete application questions and upload supporting documents; quarterly application deadlines at 5:00 p.m.; one grant per organization per calendar year

Does Not Fund

Organizations with annual budgets over $2 million; projects focused on training/education; youth serving/focused/performed programs; creation of artwork without public presentation; must be located in Alameda, Contra Costa or San Francisco Counties

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-2%

$6.0M

Grants

224

Median

$10K

States

2023+6%

$6.1M

Grants

239

Median

$10K

States

2022

$5.8M

Grants

214

Median

$10K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$10K

Typical Grant (Median)

$3K

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$50K

75th Pctile

$170K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.

Largest Recent Grants

$170K

2024

IIBA

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$150K

2024

YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100K

2024

LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY

CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100K

2024

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO

CA · HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE

$100K

2024

SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC

CA · TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PROJECT CONTRA COSTA RIGHTS ALLIANCE

Geographic Focus

$5.8M219 grants

$100K2 grants

$50K1 grants

$15K2 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$163.6M

$6.0M(3.7%)

2023

$160.3M

$6.1M(3.8%)

2022

$155.4M

$5.8M(3.7%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.