The Gap Foundation
The Gap Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In 2025, it made 713 grants totaling $1,240,600, with listed purposes including civic and community engagement, disaster preparation services, and shelter from domestic violence.
The Gap Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gap Foundation gave $1.2M across 713 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,240,600
- +41.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 713
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,740
- +156.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $4,750,979
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gap Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact The Gap Foundation with a written letter containing general information. Awards are distributed to entities exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: The Gap Foundation
Mailing address: 2 Folsom Street 15Th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 427-7473
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glide Foundation ($329K). Together the top 10 received $935K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4,601 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4,559 grants of 4,601 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California accounted for 63% of grant dollars, followed by Iowa at 12%. Georgia, New York, and Florida each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 713 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gap Foundation gives
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 567% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $880K (2024) to $2.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 713 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glide Foundation San Francisco, CA | For Civic & Community Engagement | $329,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | For Disaster Preparation Services | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross San Francisco, CA | For Disaster Preparation Services | $100,000 |
| Accion Latina San Francisco, CA | For Civic & Community Engagement | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | For Civic & Community Engagement | $55,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy San Francisco, CA | For Civic & Community Engagement | $55,000 |
| SF Safehouse San Francisco, CA | For Shelter from Domestic Violence | $55,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | For Disaster Preparation Services | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | For Disaster Preparation Services | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | For Civic & Community Engagement | $21,000 |
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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 | $4,750,979 | $1,226,088 | $1,253,097 | $1,240,600 | 713 | $1,249,955 | $226,088 | $220,514 |
| 2024 | $4,777,763 | $1,224,231 | $906,172 | $879,950 | 1,297 | $903,055 | $224,231 | $219,538 |
| 2023 | $4,457,864 | $1,094,486 | $1,574,385 | $1,564,500 | 1,291 | $1,573,108 | $91,873 | $242,674 |
| 2022 | $4,936,486 | $1,950,598 | $1,997,296 | $1,997,115 | 1,281 | $1,997,140 | $598 | $299,511 |
| 2021 | $5,419,234 | $25,086 | $3,383,460 | $2,947,002 | 19 | — | $25,033 | $330,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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 included awards for civic and community engagement, disaster preparation services, shelter from domestic violence, and health and nursing services. Among the organizations it supported, Accion Latina describes its mission as promoting cultural arts, community media, and civic engagement to build healthy and empowered Latino communities. Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco says it aims to help young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, realize their potential. Direct Relief describes its work as humanitarian aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 713 grants totaling $1,240,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $329,000, with a median of $200. The largest listed award was $329,000 to Glide Foundation for civic and community engagement. Other notable grants included $150,000 to American Red Cross in Boone, Iowa, and $100,000 to American Red Cross in San Francisco, both for disaster preparation services. Accion Latina, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy each received $55,000 for civic and community engagement; SF Safehouse received $55,000 for shelter from domestic violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dan Fibiger as president, Todd Champeau as secretary, Sam Matalka as treasurer, and Sally Gilligan, Chris Nelson, Lexie Fisher George, and Tim Hemmert as trustees. Doris F. Fisher is listed as honorary lifetime trustee.
The Gap Foundation is led by Dan Fibiger, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Fibiger
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris F. Fisher
Honorary Lifetime Trustee
Trustee & Foundation Manager → Honorary Lifetime Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lexie Fisher George
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Gilligan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hemmert
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Matalka
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Champeau
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Christopher Goble (2022–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Until oct 2024
- Former: Kevin Releford (2023–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Until May 2024
- Former: Judy Adler (2022–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Until March 2023
- Former: Blake Devillier (2022–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Until June 2022
- Former: Abby Davisson Unitl May (2023) — President
- Former: Howard Bhyun (2023) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until July 2022
- Former: Kisha Modica Unitl July (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marie Ma July To December (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marie Ma Unitl July (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Abby Davisson (2021–2022) — President · Filing note: Started May 2020
- Former: Shannon Bardsley (2021–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until August 2021
- Former: Forrest Bryant (2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Started August 2021
- Former: Kisha Modica (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marie Ma (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dorota Jozefiak (2021) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until May 2020
- Former: Julie Gruber (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Keith White (2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Until July 2020
- Former: Lisa Mertens (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Breitbard (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Green (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Neil Fiske (2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Until March 2020
- Former: Sam Fisher (2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Until July 2020
- Former: Sonia Syngal (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Goss Brown (2021) — President & Trustee · Filing note: Until May 2020
- Former: Teri List-Stoll (2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Until July 2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Gap Foundation
How much does The Gap Foundation give each year?
The Gap Foundation gave $1.2M across 713 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $880K across 1,297 grants.
What is The Gap Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gap Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $1,740, across 713 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gap Foundation give grants?
The Gap Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Chicago, IL (10 grants), San Juan, PR (10 grants) and San Francisco, CA (8 grants).
Does The Gap Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 713 grants with a stated purpose on The Gap Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Civic & Community Engagement" (596 grants), "Support for Educational Programs" (54 grants) and "For Health & Nursing Services" (22 grants).
Who are The Gap Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gap Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Glide Foundation ($329,000), American Red Cross ($250,000 across 2 grants) and Accion Latina ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gap Foundation?
The Gap Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gap Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included awards for civic and community engagement, disaster preparation services, shelter from domestic violence, and health and nursing services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gap Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gap Foundation's EIN?
The Gap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2474426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Gap Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gap-foundation-morg_c42116e038384fc68612dd8fc6fab468
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