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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Yerba Buena Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships within the nonprofit sector, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $1.4 million awarded to 89 grantees in 2024, the fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.4M
2024
Grantees funded
89
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Madeleine Russell-Shapiro
Board Member
W
William H Russell-Shapiro
Board Member
A
Alice Russell-Shapiro
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YERBA BUENA FUND?
No. YERBA BUENA FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YERBA BUENA FUND give?
YERBA BUENA FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Colorado. 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 YERBA BUENA FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YERBA BUENA FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YERBA BUENA FUND make each year?
In 2024, YERBA BUENA FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YERBA BUENA FUND fund recently?
In 2024, YERBA BUENA FUND awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include ALMA BACKYARD FARM, MANIFESTWORKS, and ALLIANCE FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YERBA BUENA FUND?
YERBA BUENA FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.