Hellman Fellows 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 14 grants totaling $70.0M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$70.0M
Grant Count
14
Avg Grant Size
$5.0M
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hellman Fellows Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Hellman Fellows Fund
Based on IRS filings
Hellman Fellows 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 14 grants totaling $70.0M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $1,138,979 |
| Expenses | $5,606,760 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,010,141 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,575,176 |
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
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include UC San Diego Foundation ($12,457,472), UC Berkeley Foundation ($9,650,000), UCLA Foundation ($7,800,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Fellowship | $6,250,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Fellowship | $3,650,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Fellowship | $7,800,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Berkeley, CA | Fellowship | $750,000 |
| UC Riverside Foundation Riverside, CA | Fellowship | $5,200,000 |
| Regents - University of California Irvine Irvine, CA | Fellowship | $250,000 |
| Regents - University of California Merced Merced, CA | Fellowship | $3,700,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Fellowship | $12,457,472 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Fellowship | $5,725,000 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | Fellowship | $600,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HIRSCH | SECRETARY | — | — |
| FRANCES HELLMAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOANNE HAGOPIAN | TREASURER | — | — |
| MARCO HELLMAN | DIRECTOR/AUDIT COMMITTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hellman Fellows Fund?
Hellman Fellows 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 Hellman Fellows Fund operate?
Hellman Fellows Fund has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Hellman Fellows Fund award?
In 2020, Hellman Fellows Fund awarded 14 grants totaling $70.0M — an average of about $5.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Hellman Fellows Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Hellman Fellows Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hellman Fellows Fund's EIN?
Hellman Fellows Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1606457. 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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