Mechanics' Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$795K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Mechanics' Institute?
Mechanics' Institute is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund ($230K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($190K), The San Francisco Foundation ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $795K in grants to Mechanics' Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund | $230,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $190,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $130,122 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| The Miner Anderson Family Foundation | $125,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Co Tua Leroe Family Char Fdn | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| California Humanities | $22,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Charles D & Frances K Field Fund | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Bland Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Farallon Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Stanley S Langendorf Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jamieson Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation | $2,325 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $210K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
What grants has Mechanics' Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mechanics' Institute?
Mechanics' Institute is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund ($230K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($190K), The San Francisco Foundation ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $795K in grants to Mechanics' Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Mechanics' Institute's largest funder?
Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund is the largest recorded funder of Mechanics' Institute, with $230K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Mechanics' Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $795K in grants to Mechanics' Institute across 33 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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