San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation
The San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing describes a program in which a second-hand store sells goods donated by the public and gives the proceeds to other exempt organizations. The foundation states that its mission is to provide a source of funds for local charitable organizations.
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation at a glance
In short: San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation gave $281K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,908
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,686
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,824
- Total assets
- $1,582,952
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 623-625 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 861-4910
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La CASA De Las Madres ($30K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grant recipients in California only. The Community Thrift Store describes its charitable partners as Bay Area organizations and says partners must be based in, or have a dedicated chapter in, the Bay Area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $281K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La CASA De Las Madres San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $29,719 |
| Muttville Senior Dog Rescue San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $19,666 |
| SFSPCA San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $18,209 |
| Asian Womens Shelter San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $15,443 |
| Planned Parenthood Concord, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $14,770 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $13,605 |
| Project Open Hand San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $13,537 |
| SF AIDS Foundation San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $12,966 |
| SF Womens Center Inc San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $11,409 |
| The SF Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Operating Fund for the Organization | $10,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,582,952 | $2,599,603 | $2,539,203 | $280,908 | 29 | $499 |
| 2023 | $1,468,168 | $2,279,993 | $2,355,295 | $242,837 | 23 | $3,052 |
| 2022 | $1,546,676 | $2,463,435 | $2,174,460 | $225,957 | 19 | $186 |
| 2021 | $1,608,294 | $2,133,218 | $1,830,586 | $182,763 | 18 | $642 |
| 2020 | $1,432,899 | $934,157 | $1,269,157 | $13,241 | 2 | $2,012 |
| 2019 | $1,385,158 | $1,907,140 | $1,900,162 | $190,923 | 17 | $977 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide a source of funds for local charitable organizations.” Its filing describes proceeds from donated goods being distributed to other exempt organizations. The Community Thrift Store website says partner organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations and based in, or have a dedicated chapter in, the Bay Area.
The 2024 grant list includes organizations with varied missions. For example, Homeless Prenatal Program describes its work as providing prenatal care and family services to low-income and homeless families; Project Open Hand says it provides nutritious meals and health education to improve outcomes for people who are sick or vulnerable; and the Coalition on Homelessness says it organizes people experiencing homelessness and frontline service providers to pursue solutions while protecting civil and human rights. Other 2024 recipients include Community Music Center, which says it makes music accessible regardless of financial means, and Friends of the Urban Forest, which says it connects people with nature through planting and caring for San Francisco trees and gardens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $280,908. Individual grants ranged from $5,004 to $29,719, with a median of $6,824. The grants listed in the filing were all to California recipients. Among the largest awards were $29,719 to LA Casa de las Madres, $19,666 to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, $18,209 to SFSPCA, and $15,443 to Asian Women’s Shelter. The listed grant purpose for these awards was operating funds for the recipient organization.
Other recipients included Planned Parenthood ($14,770), Homeless Prenatal Program ($13,605), Project Open Hand ($13,537), SF AIDS Foundation ($12,966), SF Women’s Center ($11,409), and the SF Food Bank ($10,950). The foundation’s filing describes the distribution system as based on sales of goods donated in the name of each organization, with donors choosing from a list of nonprofit partners. The Community Thrift Store website says partner disbursements are made quarterly and that established partners are expected to achieve approximately $200 in monthly sales to remain on the roster.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Carrillo as President, Paul Davis as Vice President, and Marisa Robisch as Secretary. It also lists Brian Probst, Austin Manes, and Heather McCune as board members.
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation is led by John Carrillo, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Carrillo
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Manes
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Probst
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather McCune
Board Member
Broad Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Robisch
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Davis
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Garry McLain (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Roberta Bobba (2019–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation
How much does San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation give each year?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation gave $281K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $243K across 23 grants.
What is San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's typical grant size?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,824, and its average grant was $9,686, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation give grants?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (25 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's largest grantees?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La CASA De Las Madres ($29,719), Muttville Senior Dog Rescue ($19,666) and SFSPCA ($18,209), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide a source of funds for local charitable organizations.” Its filing describes proceeds from donated goods being distributed to other exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's EIN?
San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7262039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/san-francisco-tavern-guild-foundation-morg_b3d1c2de8f0b40b6942d37c37fca1210
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