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Est.

1962

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The San Francisco Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $197.5K across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF FOUNDATIONS DONORS
Total Funding Given
$197.5K
2025
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
79%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jt Forbus
Board Member
A
Alisha Marfatia
Board Member
B
Bob Hermann
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION?
No. SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION give?
SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY 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 ROTARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION 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 SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $197 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ROTARY SERVICE INC, Homeless Prenatal Program Inc, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION?
SAN FRANCISCO ROTARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.