Private foundation · EIN 20-1042419
Gilead Foundation
Foster City, CA
Gilead Foundation is a private foundation based in Foster City, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $19M in grants and contributions paid across 46 grants, with $162M 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 America Online Giving Foundation Inc, The University Corporation San Francisco State and Oakland Fund for Public Innovation.
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 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Online Giving Foundation Inc | Newark, DE | 2024 Gilead Giving Together Donation | $6,000,000 |
| The University Corporation San Francisco State | San Francisco, CA | STEM Pathways and the Science, Engineering and Innovation Center | $1,500,000 |
| Oakland Fund for Public Innovation | Oakland, CA | Healing Violence in our Community and Schools. | $1,000,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Disrupting Obstacles to Education: The Gilead-Xavier University of Louisiana Student Promise for Louisiana | $1,000,000 |
| Yellow Work Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | YELLOW - Growth & Scaling | $1,000,000 |
| Pulse of Perseverance | Country Club Hills, IL | Pulse of Perseverance Mentoring App | $916,525 |
| Life Science Cares Inc | Cambridge, MA | Life Science Cares Partnership | $500,000 |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | Strengthening a Sense of Belonging to Improve Health and Educational Outcomes for Black Males | $500,000 |
| Roots Community Health Center | San Jose, CA | Strengthening Opportunities in Advancing Regional Healthcare Program (SOAR) Program by Roots Community Health, EOYDC, Samuel Merritt University and Umoja Health | $500,000 |
| Samaritan House | San Mateo, CA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| St John's Community Health | Los Angeles, CA | Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline by Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences - A Partnership Between St. John's Community Health and the Compton Unified | $500,000 |
| UK Online Giving Foundation | — | 2024 Gilead Giving Together Donation | $405,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | Linking Healthcare Education, Access, and Leadership Opportunities for Underrepresented Students | $375,000 |
| Kingmakers of Oakland | Oakland, CA | Manhood Development Program; Spring Symposium 2024 | $255,000 |
| Forward Impact | Los Angeles, CA | Narratives that bind us: how storytelling can disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, and reimagine youth incarceration. | $250,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Advancing Education and Healthy Outcomes through Media Literacy and Youth Media | $250,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | Working in Partnership with Communities to Promote Student Health & Wellbeing by Advancing Education Equity. | $250,000 |
| The Oakland Public Education Fund | Oakland, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | The Trevor Project's Life-Saving Crisis Services | $250,000 |
| Charitable Giving LTD | — | 2024 Gilead Giving Together Donation | $195,000 |
| Brown University of Providence | Providence, RI | Targeting School Funds to Increase Health Prosperity through Educational Equity | $150,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth Inc | Milpitas, CA | Peer Point | $150,000 |
| 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic | San Francisco, CA | Health Core Fellowship | $125,000 |
| Ayudando Latinos A Sonar | El Granada, CA | Proyecto Salvavidas | $125,000 |
| Dream Youth Clinic Inc | Oakland, CA | The Dream Health Collaborative | $125,000 |
The 25 largest of 46 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Gilead Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Gilead Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Gilead Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $18,993,025 in grants and contributions paid (46 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Gilead Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to America Online Giving Foundation Inc (DE), $6M, The University Corporation San Francisco State (CA), $1.5M, Oakland Fund for Public Innovation (CA), $1M, Xavier University of Louisiana (LA), $1M and Yellow Work Inc (VA), $1M.