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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-1913330

Enersen Foundation

A private foundation in San Rafael, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 34 grants and $145,706 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $145,706

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $1,637,391

  • Tax year 2023

    $120,995

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,448,573

  • Tax year 2022

    $177,264

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $1,486,009

  • Tax year 2021

    $159,050

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $1,625,308

  • Tax year 2020

    $113,179

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $1,728,283

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    Higher education

    $25,512
  2. Stanford SailingStanford, CA

    Collegiate sports

    $25,433
  3. Sail to ShelterHenderson, NV

    Humanitarian aid

    $13,763
  4. Marin Health FoundationGreenbrae, CA

    Strengthen health care programs

    $10,000
  5. Roseland Collegiate PrepSanta Rosa, CA

    Promote higher education

    $10,000
  6. Inter Yacht Restoration SchoolNewport, RI

    Education on boat restoration

    $5,000
  7. Phillips Exeter AcademyExeter, NH

    Promote education

    $5,000
  8. Stanford LacrosseStanford, CA

    Collegiate sports

    $5,000
  9. Students Rising AboveSan Francisco, CA

    Promote higher education

    $3,000
  10. Treasure Island Sailing CenterSan Francisco, CA

    Support youth sailing

    $3,000
  11. California Film InstituteSan Rafael, CA

    Inspire and educate through film

    $2,750
  12. EatlearnplayOakland, CA

    Fight hunger, provide safe place to be and quality education

    $2,100
  13. All Man May See FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Support opthomology research

    $2,000
  14. Alliance for SmilesSan Francisco, CA

    Treatment for cleft & palate anomalies

    $2,000
  15. Belvedere Cove FoundationSan Rafael, CA

    Financial support for youth sailors

    $2,000
  16. Bonnell Cove FoundationGroton, CT

    Education on safety at sea

    $2,000
  17. Center for Wooden BoatsSeattle, WA

    Promote restoration of wooden boats

    $2,000
  18. Clagett Memorial RegattaPortsmouth, RI

    Support for sailors with disabilities

    $2,000
  19. Dawn Redwoods Charitable TrustTiburon, CA

    Assistance for persons in need

    $2,000
  20. Dorothy's PlaceSalinas, CA

    Help for the homeless

    $2,000
  21. Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietySanta Rosa, CA

    Support for medical research

    $2,000
  22. Native American Climate Action FoundationLongmont, CO

    Education on climate change

    $2,000
  23. Paul's Place DavisDavis, CA

    Housing to serve the homeless

    $2,000
  24. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Support for medical services

    $2,000
  25. Sailors for the SeaNewport, RI

    Ocean conservation

    $2,000
  26. Spaulding Marine CenterCincinnati, OH

    Supporting traditional boat building

    $2,000
  27. Fine Arts Museums of SFSan Francisco, CA

    Promote fine art

    $1,000
  28. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    Support public television

    $1,000
  29. North Bay Children's CenterNovato, CA

    Early childhood education

    $1,000
  30. Pasadena ConservatoryPasadena, CA

    Teaching of traditional and contemporary music

    $1,000
  31. The ARC San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Support for persons with disabilities

    $1,000
  32. The Sailing MuseumNewport, RI

    Promote sailing and racing

    $1,000
  33. The Whale MuseumFriday Harbor, WA

    Stewardship of whales in the wild

    $1,000
  34. MiscellaneousSan Rafael, CA

    Assistance for persons in need

    $148

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education2 grants $30,51263% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation3 grants $7,00015% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $5,75012% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $3,0006% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $2,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California21 grants $80,431
  2. New York2 grants $27,512
  3. Nevada1 grant $13,763
  4. Rhode Island4 grants $10,000
  5. New Hampshire1 grant $5,000
  6. Washington2 grants $3,000
  7. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  8. Maine1 grant $2,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Richard W EnersenPRESIDENT Hours 25Pay $70,000

The return

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