GivingFund
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GivingFund at a glance
In short: GivingFund gave $50K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $50,000
- -31.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +2.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $219,224
- -19.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who GivingFund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cristo Rey ($40K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How GivingFund gives
- Giving grew 199% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $73K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Oakland, CA | — | $40,000 |
| District Church | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,224 | $20,065 | $72,679 | $50,000 | 2 | $1,019 |
| 2022 | $271,838 | $241,989 | $197,357 | $73,000 | 3 | $1,239 |
| 2021 | $227,206 | $219,159 | $57,110 | $23,204 | 3 | $906 |
| 2020 | $53,037 | $86,819 | $40,948 | $16,750 | 2 | $539 |
About GivingFund
Based on IRS filings
GivingFund is a public charity, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GivingFund is led by Samantha Penabad, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Samantha Penabad
President Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Long
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Ayers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seren Pendleton Knoll
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 GivingFund
How much does GivingFund give each year?
GivingFund gave $50K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $73K across 3 grants.
How large is GivingFund?
GivingFund reported $219K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20K.
Where does GivingFund operate?
GivingFund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is GivingFund's EIN?
GivingFund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1774838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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