Private foundation · EIN 85-4270305 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sijbrandij Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $5.4M total, median $250K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$5.4M
Median grant
$250K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$79M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Open Research LabOakland, CAUniversal basic income study distirbution and marketing$1.5M
Information Age Academy (the Levit Lab Inc)Boulder, COLaunch high school$1.0M
Global ImpactAlexandria, VAGlobal income coin$506K
Global ImpactAlexandria, VAGlobal income coin$400K
Global ImpactAlexandria, VAGlobal income coin$311K
Third SectorBoston, MAUpskilling low income workers through public/private partnerships$310K
Digital Harbor Foundation (talent Mobility Fund)Baltimore, MDHighly skilled immigration$250K
Land Use Atlas IncWashington, DCZoning data for land use$250K
Illuminate (accessible Big Art - Naga and the Captainess)San Francisco, CABig art sf sculpture$250K
Third SectorBoston, MAUpskilling low income workers through public/private partnerships$220K
KiwixSan Francisco, CAMaking educational content available to people without online access$120K
University of ChicagoCicago, ILAligning incentives in healthcare supply: the role of entry barriers$109K
Abundance Network EducationSan Francisco, CAA new legislative tool, launching with the ca assembly$100K
UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAHousing, incentives, and preemption$60K
UCLA Foundation (housing Voice Podcast - Jana Gallus)Los Angeles, CAHousing podcast$32K
Mid Market Foundation (accessible Big Art - Heartfullness)San Francisco, CABig art sf sculpture$18K

By state: California 7 · Virginia 3 · Colorado 1 · Massachusetts 2 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Sijbrandij Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Sytse Sijbrandij, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sijbrandij Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sijbrandij Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.4M across 16 grants, a median of $250K.

Where does Sijbrandij Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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