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Form 990-PFTax year 2020EIN 26-3823367

Craigslist Charitable Fund

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2020 lists 89 grants and $27.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2020 (period ending Dec 31, 2020), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2020

    $27,794,143

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $0

  • Tax year 2019

    $124,434

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $28,138,420

  • Tax year 2018

    $558,066

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $33,027,842

Grants paid in 2020

89 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $26,700,000
  2. Fidelity Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $618,487
  3. Electronic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $100,000
  4. Vegan Outreach IncSacramento, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $52,500
  5. Lark Traditional ArtsMendocino, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $45,000
  6. LacesTakoma Park, MD

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $24,000
  7. Northside Pet ConnectionCoulterville, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $18,000
  8. Friends of Calaveras Animal ServicesMokelumne Hill, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $15,000
  9. Friends of the Animal CommunitySonora, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $15,000
  10. MapsSan Jose, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $15,000
  11. The Good Food Institute IncWashington, DC

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $15,000
  12. Physicians Comm for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $15,000
  13. Escuela Bilingue InternacionalOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $7,500
  14. Save A Galgo EspanolDillsburg, PA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $7,500
  15. Friends of the Animal CommunitySonora, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $7,500
  16. Sonora Cat RescueSonora, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $7,500
  17. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $7,500
  18. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  19. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  20. Bay Area Country Dance SocietyAlbany, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  21. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  22. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  23. Urban Angels SFSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $6,000
  24. OARC IncIndianapolis, IN

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $5,850
  25. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $4,500
  26. Escuela Bilingue InternacionalOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,750
  27. Anchorage Community TheatreAnchorage, AK

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  28. Lark Traditional ArtsMendocino, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  29. Recreational Aviation FoundationBozeman, MT

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  30. LacesTakoma Park, MD

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  31. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  32. Escuela Bilinge InternacionalOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  33. Earth Island InstituteBerkeley, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  34. FaunalyticsOlympia, WA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  35. NutritionFactsorgWashington, DC

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  36. SFFMCBerkeley, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $3,000
  37. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $2,250
  38. The Trevor Project IncW Hollywood, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,515
  39. PLUS Fund Paid Leave for the USSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  40. East Bay Community FoundationOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  41. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  42. Feeding AmericaWashington, DC

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  43. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence IncSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  44. Mill Valley Nursey SchoolMill Valley, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  45. PLUS Fund Paid Leave for the United StatesSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  46. Lark Traditional ArtsMendocino, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  47. Hopalong & Second Chance Animal RescueOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  48. California RevelsOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  49. Albany Music FundAlbany, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  50. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  51. Food Bank of Contra Costa and SolanoConcord, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  52. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  53. Urban Angels SFSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  54. St James InfirmaryLas Vegas, NV

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  55. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  56. Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $1,500
  57. DonorsChooseorgPhiladelphia, PA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $866
  58. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $750
  59. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $750
  60. Central SC Habitat for HumanityColumbia, SC

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $750
  61. Mill Valley Nursery SchoolMill Valley, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $750
  62. Transgender Law CenterOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $750
  63. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $675
  64. GlideSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $600
  65. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $600
  66. San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $525
  67. Love All Pawz RescueOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $450
  68. ACLU FoundationNew York, NY

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  69. Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  70. NAACP Legal Defense & Edu Fund IncNew York, NY

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  71. Bike Rescue IncOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  72. Oakland Childrens Fairyland IncOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  73. PEO FoundationDes Moines, IA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  74. Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  75. Chive CharitiesAustin, TX

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  76. United Plant SaversRutland, OH

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  77. San Francisco Parks AllianceSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  78. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  79. Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  80. The Giving Back FundBoston, MA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $300
  81. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $225
  82. Alvarado PTASan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  83. Mill Valley Nursey SchoolMill Valley, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  84. GlideSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  85. Circus CenterSan Francisco, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  86. Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyAptos, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  87. Friends of Santa Cruz State ParkSanta Cruz, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  88. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150
  89. Eat Learn Play FoundationOakland, CA

    General grant intented to further charitable purpo

    $150

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development2 grants $27,318,48799% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture4 grants $58,500<1% of the total
  3. Animals5 grants $37,950<1% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $28,800<1% of the total
  5. Education5 grants $13,350<1% of the total
  6. Science and technology1 grant $5,850<1% of the total
  7. 7 other causes20 grants $18,765<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio3 grants $27,318,787
  2. California61 grants $379,765
  3. District of Columbia5 grants $33,300
  4. Maryland4 grants $31,500
  5. Iowa4 grants $9,525
  6. Pennsylvania2 grants $8,366
  7. Alaska1 grant $3,000
  8. Montana1 grant $3,000
  9. Washington1 grant $3,000
  10. Alabama2 grants $1,650

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James BuckMasterDirector and President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Craig NewmarkDirector, CFO and Secretary Hours 0Pay $0

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