Genentech Foundation
South San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-0500264
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
South San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-0500264
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Genentech Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Kansas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SAN FRANCISCO STATE
$11M
15%
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
$3.2M
4%
THE UC DAVIS FOUNDATION
$2.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Genentech Foundation?
No. Genentech Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Genentech Foundation give?
Genentech Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Genentech Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Genentech Foundation fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Genentech Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Genentech Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Genentech Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Genentech Foundation awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SAN FRANCISCO STATE, AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, and THE UC DAVIS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Genentech Foundation?
Genentech Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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