The Frances K & Charles D Field
The Frances K & Charles D Field is a private foundation based in Tiburon, California. Its 2025 filing reports support for 15 charitable organizations, including opera and music organizations, youth programs, a scientific and educational institution, and historic preservation.
The Frances K & Charles D Field at a glance
In short: The Frances K & Charles D Field gave $635K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in California. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $635,000
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,333
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,404,016
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frances K & Charles D Field
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1680 Juanita Lane No D, Tiburon, CA 94920
Phone: (415) 926-4379
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frances K & Charles D Field funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Merola Opera Program ($85K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 43 grants of 83 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to recipients in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 8% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frances K & Charles D Field open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $635K (2025) to $950K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merola Opera Program San Francisco, CA | 2025 Summer Festival | $85,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Blau Scholarship Fund | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services San Francisco, CA | Sanctuary | $65,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA | Penguin Program | $50,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs San Francisco, CA | Page St. House | $50,000 |
| Order of St John Christiansted, VI | Eye Hospital | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony San Francisco, CA | Music & Mentors Program | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | Hammond Visiting Fund | $50,000 |
| California Missions Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Mission San Antonio De Padua | $40,000 |
| Coming Home Hospice San Francisco, CA | Jack Bailey Fund | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,404,016 | $307,393 | $997,954 | $635,000 | 15 | $809,027 | $345,995 | $1,151,487 |
| 2024 | $14,100,838 | $1,511,955 | $1,244,485 | $925,000 | 16 | $1,077,084 | $1,308,311 | $1,084,300 |
| 2023 | $13,833,368 | $874,832 | $1,129,871 | $830,000 | 15 | $979,285 | $712,299 | $1,019,455 |
| 2022 | $14,088,407 | $1,992,161 | $1,246,869 | $940,000 | 18 | $1,079,237 | $1,836,108 | $1,035,525 |
| 2021 | $13,319,959 | $1,255,475 | $1,240,115 | $950,000 | 19 | $1,093,344 | $1,087,702 | $1,079,779 |
| 2020 | $13,319,880 | $859,101 | $1,120,102 | $805,000 | 12 | — | $701,113 | $940,992 |
| 2019 | $13,583,881 | $805,969 | $937,819 | $655,000 | 15 | — | $666,098 | $885,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances K & Charles D Field reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations in the arts, youth services, science and environmental education, historic preservation, and other areas. For example, Merola Opera Program describes itself as a San Francisco-based training program for opera singers, pianists, and stage directors. The San Francisco Symphony says it exists to inspire and serve audiences and communities through musical performance, while Huckleberry Youth Programs describes a mission of supporting underserved youth and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $635,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $85,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were $85,000 to Merola Opera Program for its 2025 Summer Festival, $75,000 to Stanford University for the Blau Scholarship Fund, and $65,000 to Episcopal Community Services for “Sanctuary.” Other grants included $50,000 each to the California Academy of Sciences for its Penguin Program, Huckleberry Youth Programs for Page St. House, and the San Francisco Symphony for its Music & Mentors Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yeoryios Apallas as president and Scott Benjamin as vice president, secretary, and treasurer. John O Jenkins is listed as vice president and secretary, with that role ending June 11, 2025.
The Frances K & Charles D Field is led by Yeoryios Apallas, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yeoryios Apallas
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $46K (2025)
John O. Jenkins
Vice President & Secretary
1st Vice President & Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $21K (2025)
Scott Benjamin
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
2nd Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $46K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to Yeoryios Apallas (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Frances K & Charles D Field
How much does The Frances K & Charles D Field give each year?
The Frances K & Charles D Field gave $635K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $925K across 16 grants.
What is The Frances K & Charles D Field's typical grant size?
The Frances K & Charles D Field's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frances K & Charles D Field that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Frances K & Charles D Field give grants?
The Frances K & Charles D Field gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were U.S. Virgin Islands (8%) and Montana (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants) and San Rafael, CA (2 grants).
Does The Frances K & Charles D Field give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Frances K & Charles D Field's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Frances K & Charles D Field's largest grantees?
The Frances K & Charles D Field's largest 2025 grantees include Merola Opera Program ($85,000), Stanford University ($75,000) and Episcopal Community Services ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frances K & Charles D Field?
The Frances K & Charles D Field reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Frances K & Charles D Field fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in the arts, youth services, science and environmental education, historic preservation, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frances K & Charles D Field?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frances K & Charles D Field's EIN?
The Frances K & Charles D Field's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0534344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Frances K & Charles D Field 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Frances K & Charles D Field funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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