The Germanacos Foundation
The Germanacos Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6.6M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Germanacos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Germanacos Foundation gave $6.6M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $6.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,562,693
- +609.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,562,693
- +6994.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,562,693
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Germanacos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was New Israel Fund ($6.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 38 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Germanacos Foundation gives
- Giving grew 654% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $535K (2021) to $6.6M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $6,562,693 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,428,281 | $6,604,648 | $6,562,693 | 1 | $6,562,693 | $1,388,687 | — |
| 2022 | $6,159,336 | $507,153 | $1,007,190 | $925,000 | 10 | $925,000 | $447,404 | $316,633 |
| 2021 | $8,263,116 | $673,980 | $608,489 | $535,000 | 12 | $535,000 | $612,811 | $391,410 |
| 2020 | $8,107,972 | $233,215 | $942,944 | $870,000 | 15 | — | $183,003 | $358,430 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Germanacos Foundation is led by Anne H. Germanacos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anne H. Germanacos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kaufmann
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Leiman-Kraiem
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Billings (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: John Esterle (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Germanacos Foundation
How much does The Germanacos Foundation give each year?
The Germanacos Foundation gave $6.6M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $925K across 10 grants.
Where does The Germanacos Foundation operate?
The Germanacos Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What is The Germanacos Foundation's EIN?
The Germanacos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0965735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Germanacos Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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