Septuagenarian Fund
To provide help to organizations on the frontlines of protecting America's security and democracy. Including veterans and military families, trustworthy journalism and civic engagement campaigns, cyber security education programs, hunger relief, and pigeon rescue.
Septuagenarian Fund at a glance
In short: Septuagenarian Fund gave $47.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9.4M), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,100,000
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,420,000
- +222.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,300,000
- Total assets
- $323,324,129
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Septuagenarian Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity DAF ($20.0M). Together the top 5 received $47.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 8 grants of 22 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $47.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $47.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity DAF Cincinnatti, OH | To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose. | $20,000,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation New York, NY | To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose. | $13,300,000 |
| Blue Star Families Encinitas, CA | To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose. | $8,300,000 |
| Internet Society Fredericksburg, VA | To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose. | $5,000,000 |
| Vetsin Tech San Francisco, CA | To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose. | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323,324,129 | $11,647,811 | $48,383,592 | $47,100,000 | 5 | $11,647,811 |
| 2024 | $359,906,371 | $11,715,410 | $44,278,534 | $43,850,000 | 15 | $11,715,410 |
| 2023 | $392,473,603 | $5,865,643 | $1,286,673 | $1,200,000 | 2 | $5,865,643 |
| 2022 | $387,875,000 | $387,875,000 | — | — | — | — |
About Septuagenarian Fund
Based on IRS filings
Septuagenarian Fund is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47.1M. Net investment income was $11.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Septuagenarian Fund is led by Craig Newmark, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Craig Newmark
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Septuagenarian Fund
How much does Septuagenarian Fund give each year?
Septuagenarian Fund gave $47.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43.9M across 15 grants.
What is Septuagenarian Fund's typical grant size?
Septuagenarian Fund's median grant in 2025 was $8,300,000, and its average grant was $9,420,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Septuagenarian Fund give grants?
Septuagenarian Fund's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (28%) and California (19%).
Does Septuagenarian Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Septuagenarian Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Their Nonprofit Purpose." (5 grants).
Who are Septuagenarian Fund's largest grantees?
Septuagenarian Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity DAF ($20,000,000), Bob Woodruff Family Foundation ($13,300,000) and Blue Star Families ($8,300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Septuagenarian Fund?
Septuagenarian Fund reported $323.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What is Septuagenarian Fund's EIN?
Septuagenarian Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0471624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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