First Republic Foundation
First Republic Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
First Republic Foundation at a glance
In short: First Republic Foundation gave $866K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $108K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $865,832
- -89.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- -93.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $108,229
- +58.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $110,914
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to First Republic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 Pine Street, San Franscisco, CA 94111
Phone: (202) 942-5839
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Republic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chelsea Factory ($250K). Together the top 8 received $866K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 152 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars went to recipients in California (40%), New York (30%), Maryland (17%), and Massachusetts (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How First Republic Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $866K (2023) to $8.5M (2022). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $866K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Factory New York, NY | ARTS | $250,000 |
| Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | Affordable Housing | $221,504 |
| Enterprise Community Development Inc Columbia, MD | Affordable Housing | $150,000 |
| Eden Housing Inc Hayward, CA | Affordable Housing | $110,914 |
| The Bottom Line Inc Boston, MA | Education | $110,914 |
| Sesame Workshop New York, NY | Arts & Culture | $10,000 |
| Sima Studios W Hollywood, CA | Arts & Culture | $7,500 |
| Marines Memorial Fund San Francisco, CA | Affordable Housing | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 8 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $30 | $910,555 | $865,832 | 8 | $865,832 | — | $25,421 |
| 2022 | $910,525 | $9,309,483 | $8,691,858 | $8,486,945 | 124 | $8,671,628 | — | $143,905 |
| 2021 | $292,900 | $6,702,900 | $6,410,000 | $6,410,000 | 20 | $6,410,000 | $2,900 | $11,183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Republic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in arts and culture, affordable housing, and education. For example, grantee Eden Housing says it creates and sustains affordable housing communities, while The Bottom Line says it supports first-generation students from low-income backgrounds through college.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $865,832. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $110,914.
The largest grants included $250,000 to Chelsea Factory for arts; $221,504 to Tipping Point Community; $150,000 to Enterprise Community Development Inc.; $110,914 to Eden Housing Inc.; and $110,914 to The Bottom Line Inc. Tipping Point Community describes its mission as advancing promising poverty-fighting solutions. Enterprise Community Development says it develops, preserves, and manages housing communities, including affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists May Chan as treasurer, Seth Grossman as secretary, and Elsa Chin and Roma Kaundal as directors.
First Republic Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elsa Chin
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roma Kaundal
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Chan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Grossman
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Crystal Bryant (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James Herbert (2021–2022) — Director & Board Chair
- Former: Janice Jenson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kara Barnett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rosana Han (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Kehoe (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Shannon Houston (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan DeTray (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about First Republic Foundation
How much does First Republic Foundation give each year?
First Republic Foundation gave $866K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8.5M across 124 grants.
What is First Republic Foundation's typical grant size?
First Republic Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $110,914, and its average grant was $108,229, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Republic Foundation give grants?
First Republic Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Maryland (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does First Republic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on First Republic Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Affordable Housing" (4 grants).
Who are First Republic Foundation's largest grantees?
First Republic Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Chelsea Factory ($250,000), Tipping Point Community ($221,504) and Enterprise Community Development Inc ($150,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does First Republic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations working in arts and culture, affordable housing, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Republic Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is First Republic Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, First Republic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is First Republic Foundation's EIN?
First Republic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2647297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does First Republic Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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