SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1169717
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

San Francisco, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
26-1169717
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•
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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The San Francisco State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, having paid a total of $9.7 million in grants in 2023. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in relationship-based funding through invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE PRIVATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY IN MEETING ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SAN FRANCISCO STATE
$30.7M
91%
CALIFORNIA COALITION FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION
$25K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $882 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $9.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION SAN FRANCISCO STATE and CALIFORNIA COALITION FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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