SAM FRANCIS FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds arts and cultural initiatives, primarily supporting arts organizations and educational institutions in California.
SAM FRANCIS FOUNDATION has 105 grants on file funding 51 organizations. Giving increased from $85,527 in 2024 to $95,876 in 2025. Reported assets: $419,399.
Total Assets
$419,399
Grants (Last Year)
$95,876
Total Grants on File
105
Recipients Funded
51
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,876 | 28 | $3,424 |
| 2024 | $85,527 | 26 | $3,290 |
| 2023 | $58,819 | 21 | $2,801 |
| 2022 | $12,107 | 17 | $712 |
| 2021 | $105,050 | 13 | $8,081 |
Top Grant Recipients
SANTA MONICA, CA
LONG BEACH, CA
SANTA MONICA, CA
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
POMONA, CA
Showing top 10 of 105 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 10 filing years)
LOUISE STEINMAN
DIRECTOR
JENKINS SHANNON
DIRECTOR
DEBRA BURCHETT-LERE
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
JOHN SEED
DIRECTOR
NANCY MOZUR
DIRECTOR
IRS Filing History
SAM FRANCIS FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 10 years, spanning 2016 to 2025.
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