The Gaiman Foundation
The Gaiman Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $266K. Net investment income was $99.
The Gaiman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gaiman Foundation gave $266K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $266K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $265,548
- +962.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $265,548
- +4148.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $265,548
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Gaiman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $266K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $265,548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $99 | $268,710 | $265,548 | 1 | $99 | — |
| 2019 | $268,611 | $333 | $27,357 | $25,000 | 4 | $333 | $14,498 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gaiman Foundation's 2020 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Amanda Palmer
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Gaiman
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gaiman
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Gaiman
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 The Gaiman Foundation
How much does The Gaiman Foundation give each year?
The Gaiman Foundation gave $266K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
Where does The Gaiman Foundation operate?
The Gaiman Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Gaiman Foundation's EIN?
The Gaiman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4848514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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