The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to 32 charitable organizations totaling $1,078,000; listed grant purposes are “community support.”
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,078,000
- +106.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,688
- +87.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,584,427
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 525 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 831-2950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund ($375K). Together the top 10 received $974K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 108 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (42%), Pennsylvania (35%), Illinois (14%), the District of Columbia (6%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation gives
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $503K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Community Support | $375,000 |
| San Francisco Jewish Community Center San Francisco, CA | Community Support | $320,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Chicago, IL | Community Support | $150,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation San Francisco, CA | Community Support | $37,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Washingtgon, DC | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Justice Oakland, CA | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Community Support | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washingtgon, DC | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Options Recovery Services Berkeley, CA | Community Support | $11,000 |
| Camp Towonga San Francisco, CA | Community Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,584,427 | $618,180 | $1,099,768 | $1,078,000 | 32 | $1,078,000 | $160,315 | $78,575 |
| 2023 | $2,066,015 | $376,958 | $536,718 | $521,800 | 29 | $521,900 | $62,011 | $91,397 |
| 2022 | $2,225,775 | $660,127 | $591,368 | $569,000 | 26 | $569,100 | $209,930 | $95,909 |
| 2021 | $2,157,016 | $691,022 | $521,708 | $503,000 | 2 | $503,075 | $329,663 | $102,957 |
| 2020 | $1,987,702 | $673,933 | $908,456 | $893,600 | 19 | — | $256,296 | $96,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as food assistance, addiction treatment, civic engagement, media, racial justice, and climate education. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
For example, World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Options Recovery Services says it offers addiction treatment, mental health services, and transitional housing. Common Cause Education Fund says it works to increase public understanding of democracy and promote citizen engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,078,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $375,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
The largest reported grants were $375,000 to New Israel Fund, $320,000 to San Francisco Jewish Community Center, and $150,000 to J Street Education Fund. Other grants included $37,500 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and $25,000 to Planned Parenthood. All five grants were listed with the purpose “community support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanford Gallanter as president and Linda Gallanter as secretary/treasurer.
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation is led by Sanford Gallanter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanford Gallanter
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gallanter
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation
How much does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation give each year?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $522K across 29 grants.
What is The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $33,688, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation give grants?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (35%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (11 grants), Washingtgon, DC (4 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (31 grants).
Who are The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund ($375,000), San Francisco Jewish Community Center ($320,000) and J Street Education Fund ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as food assistance, addiction treatment, civic engagement, media, racial justice, and climate education. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's EIN?
The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1506996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sanford & Linda Gallanter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sanford-and-linda-gallanter-foundation-morg_ec5ab37d27ad4ebe87bfe273f7be3120
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