Claire Giannini Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.2M
Grant Count
31
Avg Grant Size
$136K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claire Giannini Fund reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Claire Giannini Fund
Based on IRS filings
Claire Giannini Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $21,532 |
| Expenses | $4,457,763 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | $129,606 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Community Foundation for Monterey C ($475,000), Ucsf ($400,000), Children's Mercy Hospital ($350,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club of Monterey County Seaside, CA | To support Girls Health in Girls Hands program | $50,000 |
| CASA of Monterey County Salinas, CA | For general support | $50,000 |
| California State University Montere Seaside, CA | To support Teacher Pathways program | $201,265 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | To support StayActive, and to provide COVID-19 testing kits | $350,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey C Monterey, CA | For COVID-19 support, support of First 5 of Monterey County, and to establish designated funds for Teacher Pathway Programs | $475,000 |
| First 5 Monterey County Salinas, CA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Amethyst Place Kansas City, MO | Support of programs to reunite families | $50,000 |
| Hartnell College Foundation Salinas, CA | For Teacher Pathways program | $148,733 |
| Hearing Speech Ctr of Northern CA San Francisco, CA | For FACES program support and general operating support | $210,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope KC Leawood, KS | Healthier lives for disadvantaged children | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hopkins | Trustee | 10 | $61,200 |
| Betsy Buchalter Adler | Trustee | 10 | $61,200 |
| George Vera | Trustee | 10 | $70,800 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claire Giannini Fund?
Claire Giannini Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Claire Giannini Fund operate?
Claire Giannini Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri.
What size grants does Claire Giannini Fund award?
In 2020, Claire Giannini Fund awarded 31 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $136K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Claire Giannini Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Claire Giannini Fund reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Claire Giannini Fund's EIN?
Claire Giannini Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3297004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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