The Henderson Family Foundation concentrates its giving on K–12 independent school capital and endowment support, primarily funding a single longtime beneficiary for facilities expansion and sustainability. A smaller portion of grants supports place‑based civic projects and higher education/technology awards, including local San Francisco park development and an international university award program. Their pattern reflects donor-directed, project-specific gifts rather than broad program funding.
THE HENDERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION is based in San Francisco, CA. It gave $14,966,831 in annual grants and held $110,215,432 in total assets in its latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its giving is regional, and 68% of its grants went to recipients in California. The foundation’s grant record shows a narrow concentration in K–12 independent school capital and endowment support, alongside selected civic, arts, higher education, election-related, reproductive health, and workforce grants. The largest recent awards include $2,000,000 to CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL INC in 2024 and another $2,000,000 to CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL INC in 2023, both for the 333 expansion, yard renovation, and endowment campaign. In 2024, THE HENDERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION also gave $1,000,000 to CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL INC for the same campaign. Other large grants include $500,000 to CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC in 2025 for Birmingham City University’s Henderson Computer, Engineering & Technology Awards, and $500,000 to SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION in 2025 for the India Basin Waterfront Park Campaign. The pattern in recent grants is dominated by donor-directed, project-specific support rather than broad unrestricted program funding. Recent awards also include funding for the arts, such as grants to the CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM and the INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN FRANCISCO, and support for civic and public-interest work through organizations such as NEW VENTURE FUND and WOMEN DONORS NETWORK.
Recent grantmaking spans independent school capital campaigns, museum and contemporary arts support, and civic engagement and election integrity. Notable grants include $2,000,000 to CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL INC in 2024 for the 333 expansion, yard renovation, and endowment campaign, $500,000 to SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION in 2025 for the India Basin Waterfront Park Campaign, and $141,430 to CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM in 2025 for an acquisition fund. Additional grants include $125,000 to NEW VENTURE FUND in 2024 for the Trusted Elections Fund and $150,000 to WOMEN DONORS NETWORK in 2024 for the Abortion Bridge Collaborative Fund. The foundation also funded higher education and technology awards through CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC.
THE HENDERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s typical grant size is $10,500 at the 25th percentile, $27,500 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent giving shows a mix of very large capital and campaign gifts and smaller general support awards. The foundation funds individuals and also uses intermediaries such as CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC, NEW VENTURE FUND, WOMEN DONORS NETWORK, and TIDES FOUNDATION. Its grants are mostly project-specific, with examples including expansion campaigns, position funding, acquisition funds, and general operating support. The recent grant list shows annual giving rather than a public application cycle.
$4.5M
$110.2M
$2.1M
$5.2M
Most grants fall between $11K and $50K, with a median of $28K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$28K
75th Percentile
$50K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Henderson Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 176 | $14.9M | 98.9% |
| 2 | Canada |
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Highly concentrated giving: very large, multi‑hundred-thousand to multi‑million gifts focused on a small set of recipients (notably repeated funding to one school), with occasional one-off grants to civic and higher‑education initiatives.
Notable grantees: Children's Day School Inc, Chapel & York US Foundation Inc, San Francisco Foundation
THE HENDERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and most of its grants go to recipients in California. California recipients account for 68% of grants, while the recipient country distribution is overwhelmingly US-based at 98.9%, with 1.1% going to CA. Among states, the foundation gives most often in DC, followed by CA, NY, PA, and a smaller number in GA. Recent grants also reached recipients in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Oakland, and Los Angeles.
The grant data provided does not show an open application process. Recent awards are mainly directed to named organizations for specific projects, campaign support, or general support through intermediaries.
Recent grants support independent K–12 school capital and endowment campaigns, museum and contemporary arts support, civic and waterfront park projects in San Francisco, election integrity work, reproductive health coalition work, and higher education technology awards.
Its typical grant size is $10,500 at the 25th percentile, $27,500 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from $100,000 to $2,000,000 in the list provided.
THE HENDERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION is based in San Francisco, CA, and gives most often in DC by grant count. California receives 68% of its grants, and recent recipients also include organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Oakland.
Recent grantees include CHILDRENS DAY SCHOOL INC, CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL INC, CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC, SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION, ILLUMINATE THE ARTS, INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN FRANCISCO, LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION, THE OPED PROJECT, GIRLS WHO CODE INC, and NEW VENTURE FUND.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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| $20K |
1.1% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY'S HENDERSON COMPUTER, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS |
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500,000 | 2025 | INDIA BASIN WATERFRONT PARK CAMPAIGN |
| ILLUMINATE THE ARTS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $250,000 | 2025 | BAY LIGHTS 360 CAMPAIGN |
| GIRLS WHO CODE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOTEAMERICA INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $160,000 | 2025 | CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA |
| TIDES FOUNDATION | EL MONTE, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES' WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA |
| PENNSYLVANIA VOICE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $150,000 | 2025 | WORK IN PHILADELPHIA AND ITS SUBURBS |
| WOMEN DONORS NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | ABORTION BRIDGE COLLABORATIVE FUND |
| PROJECT TF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $141,430 | 2025 | ACQUISITION FUND |
| CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $135,000 | 2025 | BOARD GIFT, CONTEMPORARY ARTS COUNCIL, AND DE YOUNGSTERS DAY OUT 2024 |
| INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | DOWNTOWN FUTURE FUND AND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER |
| TURN 2 U INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NORTH MAIN STREET FUND | CONCORD, NH | $100,000 | 2025 | CAMPAIGN FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY ECONOMY EDUCATION FUND |
| NEXTGEN CLIMATE AMERICA INC | SACRAMENTO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | THE NEXT 50 CIVICS GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | WISDOM 2.0 BREAST CANCER STUDY |
| MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BMV CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2025 | WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA |
| LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | BUSINESS PLAN CONSULTANT |
| LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COLORSTACK | FREEPORT, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | SOLIS POLICY INSTITUTE GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL FUND & BID AND BASH SPONSORSHIP |
| BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIRLS WHO CODE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | MOM'S FIRST SUMMIT |
| FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | DJ AT THE POLLS' WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA |
| YOUTH RADIO | OAKLAND, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | BAY AREA PROGRAMS |
| CENTRAL VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FRESNO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CALIFORNIA PARTNERS PROJECT |
| EMPOWR CO | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DRUM MAJOR INSTITUTE INC | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | DRUM MAJOR COALITION |
| IGNITE | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | BAY AREA PROGRAMMING |
| CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | DE YOUNG ANNUAL GALA 2024 |
| VENTURE STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT | BERKELEY, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUCHITRA MATTAI EXHIBITION |
| THE 19TH NEWS | AUSTIN, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM | SAUSALITO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | 2024 BID & BASH FUND-A-NEED PADDLE RAISE |
| HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | SAUSALITO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF VANCOUVER FOUNDATION | VANCOUVER, BR | $14,529 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $12,000 | 2025 | LOCUS AWARDS SPONSORSHIP |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | SECHELT SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTER |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WOMEN DONORS NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GOLDEN GATE PERFORMING ARTS INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN FRANCISCO CASA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $7,500 | 2025 | THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 46 (SUNSHINE COAST) |
| CAMP FIRE SNOHOMISH COUNTY | EVERETT, WA | $6,000 | 2025 | ELIZABETH JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CAMP WILLIE ATTENDEES AND CAMP KILLOQUA GENERAL FUND |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOIREE |
CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC
$500,000BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY'S HENDERSON COMPUTER, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$500,000INDIA BASIN WATERFRONT PARK CAMPAIGN
LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
VOTEAMERICA INC
CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN ARIZONA
CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM
$141,430ACQUISITION FUND
BOARD GIFT, CONTEMPORARY ARTS COUNCIL, AND DE YOUNGSTERS DAY OUT 2024
DOWNTOWN FUTURE FUND AND ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
WISDOM 2.0 BREAST CANCER STUDY
BMV CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE INC
$100,000WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA
LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION
$80,000BUSINESS PLAN CONSULTANT
LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION
$60,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EMPOWR CO
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DRUM MAJOR INSTITUTE INC
$50,000DRUM MAJOR COALITION
FRIENDS OF VANCOUVER FOUNDATION
$14,529GENERAL SUPPORT
LOCUS SCIENCE FICTION FOUNDATION
$12,000LOCUS AWARDS SPONSORSHIP
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 46 (SUNSHINE COAST)
CAMP FIRE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
$6,000ELIZABETH JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CAMP WILLIE ATTENDEES AND CAMP KILLOQUA GENERAL FUND