THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
01-0679337
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
01-0679337
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The San Francisco Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a total of $189.1 million in grants paid to 4,235 grantees in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, FOSTER CIVIC LEADERSHIP & PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$64.9M
4%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION
$63.6M
4%
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$42.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1.6K
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION?
No. THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION give?
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION awarded about 1,620 grants, totaling nearly $189.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4,240 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATION, and MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION?
THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.