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CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3019992
Regional Funder
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CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3019992
Regional Funder

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the San Francisco Chronicle, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California. With a total of $13.3 million in grants paid to 15 grantees in 2025, the fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CRITICAL NEEDS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND FOOD PROGRAMS TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN CRISIS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
Total Funding Given

$13.3M

2025
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
93%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$340.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$376.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Kevin Swanson
Board Member
B
Bill Nagel
Board Member
G
Gabriel Chavez
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE?
No. CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE give?
CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 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 CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $341 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE make each year?
In 2025, CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $13.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE fund recently?
In 2025, CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF OAKLAND, HOLY FAMILY DAY HOME, and SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE?
CHRONICLE SEASON OF SHARING FUND C/O SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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