The William G Gilmore Foundation
The William G. Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It supports academic enrichment for young people, services for people with disabilities, and programs involving food, shelter, counseling, and the arts.
The William G Gilmore Foundation at a glance
In short: The William G Gilmore Foundation gave $2.3M across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,270,000
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,375
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,290,559
- -12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (5 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William G Gilmore Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The website describes an invitation-based process. Oregon trustees personally invite eligible organizations to apply. For San Francisco Bay Area organizations, the posted guidance describes renewal applications for existing grantees, with invitations and submission windows communicated to eligible organizations. The foundation says trustees review proposals and make funding decisions; applications submitted outside posted windows are not considered. The 2024 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website describes two submission windows each year, for grants considered at June and December board meetings. Specific deadlines are shared with invited Bay Area organizations; Oregon organizations are personally invited by trustees.
- Deadline
- The website describes two submission windows each year, for grants considered at June and December board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Eunice Valentine
Mailing address: 1660 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-6540
Website: https://williamggilmorefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William G Gilmore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Portland Art Museum ($348K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
442 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 398 grants of 442 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it makes grants to exempt nonprofit and public organizations based in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties in California, and in Oregon. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 49% to recipients in Oregon; the remaining reported shares went to Kentucky and Massachusetts (1% each) and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William G Gilmore Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 77 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 491% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.8M (2021) to $2.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | For General Operating Support | $247,500 |
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | To Support East Campus | $200,000 |
| First Baptist Church Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $137,500 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Portland Portland, OR | General Support | $75,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | For the East Campus Art Center | $60,000 |
| Edwards Work-Activity Center Inc Aloha, OR | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland Inc Oakland, CA | Education and Career Development | $50,000 |
| Willamette University Salem, OR | General Support | $50,000 |
| First Baptist Church Portland, OR | General Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $9,290,559 | $2,501,361 | $2,460,025 | $2,270,000 | 80 | $2,385,752 | $2,484,388 | $485,551 |
| 2023 | $10,624,206 | $386,639 | $1,975,222 | $1,800,000 | 85 | $1,914,183 | $357,768 | $547,885 |
| 2022 | $11,203,923 | $426,603 | $1,951,330 | $1,800,000 | 91 | $1,894,661 | $399,588 | $636,624 |
| 2021 | $15,017,208 | $773,576 | $1,950,241 | $1,800,000 | 93 | $1,890,967 | $748,078 | $762,305 |
| 2020 | $15,078,540 | $117,844 | $2,940,543 | $2,800,000 | 93 | — | $256,020 | $722,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William G Gilmore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $486K 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
The foundation’s stated vision is to support academic enrichment for young people; support services for people with disabilities; and food, shelter, counseling, and arts programs. Its grants include support for education, arts, housing, food security, and services for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations funded. The Portland Art Museum says its mission is to engage diverse communities through art and film and to collect, preserve, and educate. Catlin Gabel School says it aims to foster compassionate and curious citizens by inspiring a love of learning and responsible action. Insight Housing describes programs including food, emergency shelter, housing, and wraparound services. These are the grantees’ missions and descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 80 grants totaling $2,270,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $247,500, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $247,500 to the Portland Art Museum for general operating support; $200,000 to Catlin Gabel School to support its East Campus; and $137,500 to First Baptist Church for general operating support. Other awards included $75,000 to Friends of the Children – Portland for general support, $55,000 to Edwards Work-Activity Center for general operating support, and $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland for education and career development and Willamette University for general support. The foundation also awarded $40,000 to Insight Housing for its meals program expansion and veteran food security, and $40,000 to Swords to Plowshares for supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Titus and Elizabeth Jubb as directors, Robert Borton as president, and Mary Lee Boklund as CFO. The foundation’s website lists Eunice Valentine as senior program officer, Aja Walter as grants manager, and Amy Lin as senior accountant.
The William G Gilmore Foundation is led by Robert Borton, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Borton
President
CFO → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Titus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Jubb
Director
President → CFO, 2023
CFO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lee Boklund
CFO
Secretary → President, 2023
President → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dancy Jubb (2020) — Director
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 William G Gilmore Foundation
How much does The William G Gilmore Foundation give each year?
The William G Gilmore Foundation gave $2.3M across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 85 grants.
What is The William G Gilmore Foundation's typical grant size?
The William G Gilmore Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,375, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William G Gilmore Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The William G Gilmore Foundation give grants?
The William G Gilmore Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Oregon (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (34 grants), Portland, OR (13 grants), Oakland, CA (11 grants) and Berkeley, CA (4 grants).
Does The William G Gilmore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of The William G Gilmore Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William G Gilmore Foundation's largest grantees?
The William G Gilmore Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Portland Art Museum ($347,500 across 2 grants), Catlin Gabel School ($260,000 across 2 grants) and First Baptist Church ($177,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William G Gilmore Foundation?
The William G Gilmore Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William G Gilmore Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to support academic enrichment for young people; support services for people with disabilities; and food, shelter, counseling, and arts programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William G Gilmore Foundation?
The website describes an invitation-based process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William G Gilmore Foundation's EIN?
The William G Gilmore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6079493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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