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COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3214166
DAF Sponsor
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COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3214166
DAF Sponsor

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Est.

1988

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Common Counsel Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a significant grantmaker that awarded $101.2 million to 920 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California, Maryland, and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CCF ADVANCES EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF DIRECT GRANT MAKING AND STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPIC ADVISING FOR CLIENT MEMBER FUNDS AND MANAGES PROJECTS FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY AND DONOR EDUCATION.
Total Funding Given

$101.2M

2024
Grantees funded
920
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

621

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sangeeta Chowdhry
Board Member
G
Garrett Collins
Board Member
E
Ed Sungkyu Lee
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION?
No. COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION give?
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and New York. 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 COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION awarded about 620 grants, totaling nearly $101.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 920 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPACTASSETSINC, MOVEMENT 4 BLACK LIVES INC, and THE ACCOMPLIS COLLECTIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION?
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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