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Private foundation · EIN 81-6644155

Five Arts Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Five Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $352K in grants and contributions paid across 40 grants, with $147K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Opera.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CAIn Support of San Francisco Conservatory of Music.$50,000
San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CAIn Support of San Francisco Opera.$50,000
San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CAIn Support of the San Francisco Opera.$50,000
Napa Valley Community FoundationNapa, CAIn Support of Napa Valley Community Foundation.$40,000
Cal PerformancesBerkeley, CAIn Support of Cal Performances.$25,000
San Francisco FoundationSan Francisoc, CAIn Support of San Francisco Foundation.$25,000
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco, CAIn Support of San Francisco Conservatory of Music.$20,000
Cal PerformancesBerkeley, CAIn Support of Cal Performances.$15,000
San Francisco BaykeeperOakland, CAIn Support of San Francisco Baykeeper.$15,000
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYIn Support of the Metropolitan Opera.$15,000
Sf SymphonySan Francisco, CAIn Support of Sf Symphony.$5,000
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYIn Support of the Metropolitan Opera.$5,000
San Francisco PerformancesSan Francisco, CAIn Support of San Francisco Performances.$3,000
Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Fine Arts Museums of San Francsico.$2,500
Golden Gate National ParksSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Golden Gate National Parks.$2,500
Opera ParalleleSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Opera Parallelle.$2,500
OperaparalleleSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Operaparallele.$2,500
San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CAIn Support of San Francisco Ballet.$2,500
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NYIn Support of Sarah Lawrence College.$2,500
West Edge OperaBerkeley, CAIn Support of West Edge Opera.$2,500
West Edge OperaSan Francisco, CAIn Support of West Edge Opera.$2,500
Merola Opera ProgramSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Merola Opera Program.$2,000
Merola Opera ProgramSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Merola Opera Program.$1,500
Opera AmericaNew York, NYIn Support of Opera America.$1,500
OperaparalleleSan Francisco, CAIn Support of Operaparallele.$1,200

The 25 largest of 40 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Five Arts Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Five Arts Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Five Arts Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $352,348 in grants and contributions paid (40 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Five Arts Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to San Francisco Conservatory of Music (CA), $50K, San Francisco Opera (CA), $50K, San Francisco Opera (CA), $50K, Napa Valley Community Foundation (CA), $40K and Cal Performances (CA), $25K.