THE WILLIAM G IRWIN CHARITY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN 946069873 Website

Annual Giving

$10.8M-13% YoY

Grants

117

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

188

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Founded in 1919 to support charitable uses including medical research and other scientific uses, designed to promote or improve the physical condition of mankind in the Hawaiian Islands or the State of California; primarily funds organizations serving basic needs (shelter, food), medical facilities and schools.

Focus Areas

food securitycapital projects and facility renovationhealthcare services and clinic expansionhospital equipment and medical technologybehavioral health and substance use recoveryrehabilitation serviceshomelessness and supportive housingaffordable housing

Grant Types

capital campaignsconstruction and renovation grantscapital equipment purchasesannual/recurring grantsemergency grants and emergency responseprogram/project-specific grantsdiscretionary grants

Funded Initiatives

Makes capital grants in California and Hawaii, gave $12,501,725 in grants in 2023. Board meets four times per year. Median grant was $32,000 in 2023.

How to Apply

Applications accepted exclusively through online application process between Monday, July 28, 2025 (9:00 a.m PST) and Friday, August 8, 2025 (5:00 p.m. PST). Organizations need to raise 75% of project funds prior to applying. Grant requests should generally fall under $200,000. Waiting period of 12 months required between proposal submissions.

Does Not Fund

Rarely funds in Southern California. Does not provide grants for individuals or scholarships. Prefers lawsuits to be resolved prior to approving funding. Requires 3-year wait for awarded grantees before reapplying, 1-year wait if denied.

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

Giving History

2024-13%

$10.8M

Grants

117

Median

$50K

States

2023+25%

$12.5M

Grants

Median

$100K

States

2022

$10.0M

Grants

Median

$100K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$50K

25th Pctile

$100K

75th Pctile

$400K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $100K.

Largest Recent Grants

$400K

2024

LUMEN CHRISTI ACADEMIES OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIO

CA · IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PLANT TO ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY AT ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL

$300K

2024

CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL

CA · BUILDING DREAMS TOGETHER: THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL

$275K

2024

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

CA · SMMC ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ANTI-LIGATURE PROJECT

$250K

2024

DYNAMIC COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS

HI · 200 DWELLING UNITS - PUUHONUA O WAIANAE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$250K

2024

THE CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT

CA · THE CENTER FOR FOOD, YOUTH & COMMUNITY

Geographic Focus

$9.7M106 grants

$1.1M10 grants

$5K1 grants

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

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$115.2M

$10.8M(9.4%)

2023

$111.4M

$12.5M(11.2%)

2022

$109.9M

$10.0M(9.1%)

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.