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Private foundation · EIN 95-1921362

The Francis Bacon Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Francis Bacon Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $245K in grants and contributions paid across 5 grants, with $6.13M 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 Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery, Ca Institute of Technology and Huntington Hospital.

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
Henry E Huntington Library and Art GalleryPasadena, CAProgram Support$120,000
Ca Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAProgram Support$50,004
Huntington HospitalPasadena, CAProgram Support$30,000
Huntington Medical Research InstitutesPasadena, CAProgram Support$30,000
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CAProgram Support$15,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Francis Bacon Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Francis Bacon Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $245,004 in grants and contributions paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Francis Bacon Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery (CA), $120K, Ca Institute of Technology (CA), $50K, Huntington Hospital (CA), $30K, Huntington Medical Research Institutes (CA), $30K and Pasadena Community Foundation (CA), $15K.