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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-3377099

Crankstart Foundation

A private foundation in San Jose, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 435 grants and $201.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $201,283,740

    Grants listed
    435
    Assets, end of year
    $4,389,949,189
  • Tax year 2023

    $203,617,328

    Grants listed
    424
    Assets, end of year
    $3,909,004,192
  • Tax year 2022

    $200,468,762

    Grants listed
    429
    Assets, end of year
    $3,853,358,712
  • Tax year 2021

    $255,533,838

    Grants listed
    483
    Assets, end of year
    $5,105,990,197
  • Tax year 2020

    $119,917,268

    Grants listed
    298
    Assets, end of year
    $4,272,580,832

Grants paid in 2024

435 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Merit AmericaWashington, DC

    To support workforce opportunities in the bay area for workers who will benefit from tech training

    $10,500,000
  2. ARC Research InstitutePalo Alto, CA

    To advance research to understand complex human diseases

    $10,000,000
  3. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To support the UCSF health workforce initiative

    $9,100,000
  4. Pro Publica IncNew York, NY

    For the capital campaign

    $5,000,000
  5. San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For the india basin waterfront park project fund

    $5,000,000
  6. Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY

    To support more equitable democracy to support and expand the electoral justice initiative

    $3,000,000
  7. San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For the crankstart giving fund daf

    $3,000,000
  8. The Affordability Project IncSan Francisco, CA

    To create affordable homes at 5250 third street in san francisco

    $3,000,000
  9. Uaspire IncBoston, MA

    To support the san francisco crankstart scholarship initiative

    $3,000,000
  10. Voter Registration ProjectWashington, DC

    To support the everybody votes campaign (evc)

    $3,000,000
  11. National Center for Youth LawOakland, CA

    To support the youth justice initiative

    $2,400,000
  12. San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To fund the employee giving alignment program

    $2,300,000
  13. Alliance for Safety and JusticeOakland, CA

    For the expungement initiative

    $2,000,000
  14. Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To decarbonize maritime shipping

    $2,000,000
  15. George Washington UniversityWashington, DC

    To support the multiracial democracy project to advance proportional representation

    $2,000,000
  16. The San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To the india basin waterfront park equitable development plan fund for neighborhood beautification

    $2,000,000
  17. Booker Prize FoundationLondon, United Kingdom

    Year 6 (2024) of the 5 year pledge for general support

    $1,930,580
  18. A Better ChicagoChicago, IL

    To fund bold ideas that create opportunity for chicago youth

    $1,850,000
  19. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    To protect, restore, and sustainably manage the worlds mangrove forests

    $1,829,667
  20. Bay Area Community ServicesOakland, CA

    For keep oakland housed

    $1,500,000
  21. East Bay Asian Local Development CorporationOakland, CA

    To support organizational sustainability and production and preservation of affordable housing

    $1,500,000
  22. International Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NY

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $1,500,000
  23. Louis D Brandeis Center IncWashington, DC

    For general support

    $1,500,000
  24. Pro Publica IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,500,000
  25. Spanish-Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County IncOakland, CA

    To provide culturally relevant programs and services to low income oakland residents

    $1,500,000
  26. Prism the Gift FundLondon, United Kingdom

    To support hurricane fund

    $1,292,480
  27. Rockefeller Family FundNew York, NY

    For funder collaborative on oil and gas to promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $1,250,000
  28. Rockefeller Family FundNew York, NY

    For funder collaborative on oil and gas to work on oil and gas projects in corpus christi

    $1,150,000
  29. San Francisco Education FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support the literacy coalition in expanding its collaborative pilot to priority sfusd elementary schools

    $1,125,000
  30. California Immigrant Policy CenterLos Angeles, CA

    For the advancing representation in california initiative

    $1,100,000
  31. CasaHyattsville, MD

    To support the temporary protected status initiative

    $1,100,000
  32. California Calls Education FundLos Angeles, CA

    To continue supporting the civic engagement of marginalized communities in california

    $1,000,000
  33. Centro Legal de la Raza IncOakland, CA

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $1,000,000
  34. Civic Space FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To support the civic joy fund

    $1,000,000
  35. Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC

    To continue advancing structural policy change and advancing community-driven priorities for climate action and clean energy transition

    $1,000,000
  36. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    To support the MGGG redistricting lab to advance proportional representation

    $1,000,000
  37. EdvanceSan Francisco, CA

    To expand higher education pipelines for early childhood educators

    $1,000,000
  38. Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in CaliforniaOakland, CA

    To support the ca racial justice act initiative

    $1,000,000
  39. Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NY

    General support

    $1,000,000
  40. Hope Chicago IncChicago, IL

    To provide debt-free postsecondary pathways for chicago students and parents

    $1,000,000
  41. Huckleberry Youth Programs IncSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $1,000,000
  42. Mission Asset FundSan Francisco, CA

    To transition bay area daca recipients to other forms of legal status

    $1,000,000
  43. Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA

    To support research and conservation

    $1,000,000
  44. Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    To increase affordable housing in the region through policy advocacy

    $1,000,000
  45. Pico CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To continue supporting the civic engagement of marginalized communities in california

    $1,000,000
  46. San Francisco District Attorney's OfficeSan Francisco, CA

    San francisco healing justice initiative

    $1,000,000
  47. San Francisco Housing Accelerator FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support innovations in affordable housing development and policy in san francisco

    $1,000,000
  48. Standwithus Center for Legal JusticeLos Angeles, CA

    For general support

    $1,000,000
  49. State Democracy ProjectBrooklyn, NY

    For pro-democracy center to advance free and fair elections in key states

    $1,000,000
  50. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To support all home's regional efforts to prevent and end homelessness

    $1,000,000
  51. Ufw FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To continue providing direct services and empowerment opportunities to california farm workers

    $1,000,000
  52. Way to RiseWashington, DC

    To support voter engagement and mobilization

    $1,000,000
  53. Root & ReboundSan Francisco, CA

    For the expungement initiative

    $900,000
  54. Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA

    For wren collective to support the indigent defense initiative

    $850,000
  55. 3rd Street Youth Center & ClinicSan Francisco, CA

    To support health, development, and stable housing for young people

    $750,000
  56. 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA

    To support writing education for low-income san francisco youth

    $750,000
  57. Bay Area Community Services IncOakland, CA

    To provide stable housing for residents in oakland

    $750,000
  58. Chinatown Community Development Center IncSan Francisco, CA

    To support low-income san franciscans and development of affordable housing

    $750,000
  59. Code for America LabsOakland, CA

    To strengthen safety net benefits delivery for low-income california residents

    $750,000
  60. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    To support cornell law school's bay area daca initiative to build the infrastructure needed for daca recipients to transition to other forms of legal permanence

    $750,000
  61. Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD

    To strengthen the regions affordable housing system

    $750,000
  62. Episcopal Community Services of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To provide housing, workforce development, and services for individuals experiencing homelessness

    $750,000
  63. Groundswell FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support reproductive justice

    $750,000
  64. Healthright 360San Francisco, CA

    To support low income individuals with medical care, behavioral health services, and substance use disorder treatment

    $750,000
  65. Larkin Street Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    To support unhoused and at-risk youth

    $750,000
  66. Mission BitSan Francisco, CA

    To support computer science coursework for san francisco students

    $750,000
  67. Mission Economic Development AgencySan Francisco, CA

    To support the creation and preservation of housing opportunities for low-income san franciscans

    $750,000
  68. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationSan Francisco, CA

    To support organizational expansion, supportive services, and housing retention in san francisco

    $750,000
  69. Uaspire IncBoston, MA

    To increase completion of the college financial aid process

    $750,000
  70. Coleman Children and Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $700,000
  71. Tides AdvocacyW Hollywood, CA

    Uc immigrant legal services center

    $650,000
  72. Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC

    To advance proportional representation

    $640,000
  73. Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZ

    To promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $625,000
  74. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To support the state energy & environmental impact center to promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $625,000
  75. Equis InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    To support the temporary protected status initiative

    $550,000
  76. Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    To support ucb school of education to increase capacity to train veteran teachers to gain national board certification

    $540,000
  77. 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA

    To provide scholarships and support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college

    $500,000
  78. Accelerate Change IncBoston, MA

    To leverage social media platforms to increase voter participation

    $500,000
  79. Alameda Health ConsortiumSan Leandro, CA

    To support the recruitment and retention of member clinics healthcare workforce

    $500,000
  80. All Voting Is LocalWashington, DC

    To mobilize communities to advance equitable election administration policies

    $500,000
  81. Alliance for Safety and JusticeOakland, CA

    To support the parole reform initiative

    $500,000
  82. Amalgamated Charitable FoundationWashington, DC

    For democracy frontlines fund

    $500,000
  83. American Immigration Council IncWashington, DC

    General support

    $500,000
  84. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    For general support

    $500,000
  85. Bay Area Hybrid College InitiativeRichmond, CA

    To enable SF and oakland students access to a self-paced, affordable, and career-focused bachelors degree

    $500,000
  86. Beyond 12 Education IncOakland, CA

    To provide human and app-based coaching and advising services to support college students

    $500,000
  87. Booker T Washington Community Service CenterSan Francisco, CA

    $500k/yr for 3 years general operating support and $100k one-time support to retire their loan

    $500,000
  88. Center for Employment OpportunitiesNew York, NY

    To improve job retention and long-term outcomes in the bay area

    $500,000
  89. Chicago State FoundationChicago, IL

    To support rise academy, a scholarship and support program

    $500,000
  90. Childrens Council of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To support aspiring and established FCCS to open and grow their sites

    $500,000
  91. Community InitiativesOakland, CA

    To support the bay area daca legalization project and help build the infrastructure needed to help daca recipients transition to other forms of lawful permanence

    $500,000
  92. Dolores Street Community ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    For emergency services and navigation support for unhoused families in san francisco

    $500,000
  93. East Bay Center for the Performing ArtsRichmond, CA

    General support

    $500,000
  94. Elevate EnergyChicago, IL

    To support the clean energy contractor accelerator & clean energy workforce training programs.

    $500,000
  95. Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in CaliforniaOakland, CA

    To support the parole reform initiative

    $500,000
  96. Equis InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    To mobilize latinx voters to strengthen our democracy

    $500,000
  97. Fwdus Education Fund IncWashington, DC

    To support the bay area daca initiative to help daca recipients transition to other forms of legal permanence

    $500,000
  98. Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $500,000
  99. Golden State Opportunity FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To expand access and enrollment in public benefits programs and tax credits in the bay area and beyond

    $500,000
  100. Growth Sector CompanySan Francisco, CA

    To grow a youth apprenticeship program in san francisco and oakland leading to engineering jobs at caltrans

    $500,000
  101. Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA

    To provide stable housing for families in san francisco

    $500,000
  102. Homeless Prenatal Program IncSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $500,000
  103. IcafundOakland, CA

    General support

    $500,000
  104. Impact JusticeOakland, CA

    To plan project zero in san francisco

    $500,000
  105. Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CA

    To support historically and systemically marginalized individuals in accessing resources to achieve economic mobility

    $500,000
  106. John Burton Advocates for YouthSan Francisco, CA

    To expand access and enrollment in public benefits and tax credits for california foster youth

    $500,000
  107. Latino Community FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To continue supporting the civic engagement of marginalized latino communities in california

    $500,000
  108. Management Leadership for TomorrowBethesda, MD

    To support career advising and coaching for san francisco students

    $500,000
  109. Mission Area Health Associates DBA Mission Neighborhood Health CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To provide quality health services to low-income communities

    $500,000
  110. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support trusted elections fund

    $500,000
  111. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    For center for secure and modern elections to expand voting access

    $500,000
  112. One Million DegreesChicago, IL

    General support

    $500,000
  113. OnegoalChicago, IL

    To help young adults in chicago advance in their chosen postsecondary pathways

    $500,000
  114. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    To support the harvard law school election law clinic to advance proportional representation

    $500,000
  115. Resources Legacy FundSacramento, CA

    To secure a just and resilient world for people and nature in california

    $500,000
  116. Safe & SoundSan Francisco, CA

    To support the family services alliance to better meet the needs of san francisco families

    $500,000
  117. San Francisco Community Clinic ConsortiumSan Francisco, CA

    For support of the community health worker training program in their member clinics

    $500,000
  118. San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    For the community markets initiative

    $500,000
  119. Scholarmatch IncSan Francisco, CA

    To support SF and oakland students access to higher education and decreasing student loan debt for low-income youth

    $500,000
  120. Silicon Valley De-BugSan Jose, CA

    To support the ca racial justice act initiative

    $500,000
  121. Social Good FundRichmond, CA

    To immigrant defense advocates for the advancing representation in california initiative

    $500,000
  122. Spark SF Public SchoolsSan Francisco, CA

    To support sfusd career technical educations (cte) early college interns with paid summer internships

    $500,000
  123. Tenure Facility FundNew York, NY

    General support

    $500,000
  124. The Chicago Scholars FoundationChicago, IL

    To support college access and success for chicago students

    $500,000
  125. UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    To support the fiat lux scholarship program to serve more students from san francisco and oakland

    $500,000
  126. United We Dream Network IncWashington, DC

    To support the bay area daca initiative to help daca recipients transition to other forms of legal permanence

    $500,000
  127. University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    For university of san francisco racial justice clinic to support the ca racial justice act initiative

    $500,000
  128. University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    For university of san francisco racial justice clinic to support the ca racial justice act initiative

    $500,000
  129. Wu Yee Children's ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    To support recruitment and training for early learning educators in san francisco

    $500,000
  130. Young Community DevelopersSan Francisco, CA

    To provide culturally relevant programs and services to low income san franciscans

    $500,000
  131. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    To reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $450,000
  132. League of Conservation VotersWashington, DC

    For chispa texas to reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $450,000
  133. Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY

    To provide training, coaching, and predevelopment support for faith-based organizations to build affordable housing in san francisco and oakland

    $450,000
  134. Springboard CollaborativePhiladelphia, PA

    To support bay area students reading growth and family engagement

    $450,000
  135. Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TX

    To reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $450,000
  136. Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    For smart justice california education fund to support the indigent defense initiative

    $450,000
  137. East Oakland Youth Development CenterOakland, CA

    General support

    $400,000
  138. Fwdus Education Fund IncWashington, DC

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $400,000
  139. Oakland ReachOakland, CA

    To support literacy and math tutoring models and collaborative training institution

    $400,000
  140. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To protect, restore, and sustainably manage the worlds mangrove forests

    $375,667
  141. Anti-Recidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $375,000
  142. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    To support california common cause to advance primary reform in california

    $360,000
  143. San Francisco Pretrial Diversion ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    For the healing justice initiative

    $360,000
  144. Access Reproductive JusticeOakland, CA

    To support reproductive justice

    $350,000
  145. Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    To support and advocate for unhoused and migrant families in san francisco

    $350,000
  146. Faith in Action Bay AreaRedwood City, CA

    For the belong fund and services for newcomer families in san francisco

    $350,000
  147. Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSan Francisco, CA

    For the advancing representation in california initiative

    $350,000
  148. Kingmakers of OaklandOakland, CA

    For general support

    $350,000
  149. New Door VenturesSan Francisco, CA

    To support young adults on a job pathway that leads to economic mobility

    $350,000
  150. Raphael House of San Francisco IncSan Francisco, CA

    For case management and facility improvements to serve unhoused families in san francisco

    $350,000
  151. The Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CA

    To support the oakland teacher residency

    $350,000
  152. University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    For terner center for housing innovation to support research on housing and homelessness issues affecting the bay area

    $350,000
  153. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To sugie research center for the expungement initiative

    $333,333
  154. Chinese Progressive AssociationOakland, CA

    For the healing justice initiative

    $310,000
  155. Bay Area Legal AidOakland, CA

    To mitigate the effects of fines and fees and increase access to public benefits for low income bay area residents

    $300,000
  156. Booker T Washington Community Service CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To support collaboration and planning for equitable housing opportunities in the fillmore

    $300,000
  157. Chinatown Community Development Center IncSan Francisco, CA

    To increase and preserve housing for extremely-low-income households in san francisco

    $300,000
  158. Count Me in IncCambridge, MA

    General support

    $300,000
  159. Crop OrganizationOakland, CA

    To create integrated pathways to economic mobility for formerly incarcerated individuals

    $300,000
  160. Fwdus Education Fund IncWashington, DC

    To support the temporary protected status initiative

    $300,000
  161. Housing and Economic Rights AdvocatesOakland, CA

    To help low and middle income residents in san francisco and oakland build and retain wealth

    $300,000
  162. Legal Services for Children IncSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $300,000
  163. OnegoalChicago, IL

    To help young adults in oakland advance in their chosen postsecondary pathways

    $300,000
  164. Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO

    To decarbonize maritime shipping

    $300,000
  165. Royal Drawing SchoolLondon, United Kingdom

    For general support

    $300,000
  166. Self-Help for the ElderlySan Francisco, CA

    To advance housing opportunities through education and community outreach in san franciscos westside

    $300,000
  167. Spur - San Francisco Bay Area Planning & Urban Research AssociationSan Francisco, CA

    To advance rezoning in high-resource san francisco neighborhoods

    $300,000
  168. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationSan Francisco, CA

    To improve single-room-occupancy housing in san francisco

    $300,000
  169. Uncommon LawOakland, CA

    To support the parole reform initiative

    $300,000
  170. Young Community DevelopersSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $300,000
  171. Office of the State Public DefenderOakland, CA

    For the ca racial justice act initiative

    $275,000
  172. The Degrees InitiativeLondon, United Kingdom

    To accelerate the use of SRM research and technology development

    $257,581
  173. Aim High for High SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    To provide summer academic enrichment programs for san francisco and oakland middle-school students

    $250,000
  174. Asian Health ServicesOakland, CA

    To provide low-income aapi individuals with quality health care services

    $250,000
  175. Asian Law CaucusSan Francisco, CA

    To protect the rights of asian-americans and pacific islanders

    $250,000
  176. Bar Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in crankstart racial justice act initiative

    $250,000
  177. Braven IncChicago, IL

    To support the growth of braven's program at san francisco state university

    $250,000
  178. Braven IncChicago, IL

    General support

    $250,000
  179. Building Skills PartnershipLos Angeles, CA

    To support career advancement for property service workers in the bay area

    $250,000
  180. California Budget & Policy CenterSacramento, CA

    For general support

    $250,000
  181. California Environmental Justice AllianceLos Angeles, CA

    General support

    $250,000
  182. Central City Hospitality HouseSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $250,000
  183. Chinatown Community Development CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To support california community-based development collective's organizational sustainability of place-based housing providers in the bay area through advocacy, partnerships, and financial strategies

    $250,000
  184. CivicorpsOakland, CA

    To support skills training in conservation careers for east bay young adults

    $250,000
  185. Coalition for the American DreamWashington, DC

    For the purpose of participating in crankstarts legal pathways initiative

    $250,000
  186. Destiny Arts CenterOakland, CA

    To provide arts education to oakland and san francisco youth

    $250,000
  187. Dish SFSan Francisco, CA

    To provide high-quality, permanent housing to san franciscans who suffer from serious health issues

    $250,000
  188. Dish SFSan Francisco, CA

    To support supportive housing provider network

    $250,000
  189. East Bay Community Law CenterBerkeley, CA

    To serve bay area immigrants as part of the bay area daca initiative

    $250,000
  190. East Bay Sanctuary CovenantBerkeley, CA

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $250,000
  191. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    To support edf's SRM research and governance efforts

    $250,000
  192. Families in Action for Quality EducationOakland, CA

    To support lit for literacy campaign to advance oakland student literacy outcomes

    $250,000
  193. Farming HopeSan Francisco, CA

    To offer paid transitional culinary employment and training

    $250,000
  194. Fines and Fees Justice Center IncNew York, NY

    For general support

    $250,000
  195. First Place for YouthLos Angeles, CA

    To support internships and workforce training for foster youth

    $250,000
  196. Food Connect CoPhiladelphia, PA

    To mitigate food waste and aid in food recovery in the bay area

    $250,000
  197. Genesys WorksDallas, TX

    To connect bay area young people with meaningful career pathways and economic opportunities

    $250,000
  198. Heluna HealthCity of Industry, CA

    To the financial justice project to mitigate fines and fees that disproportionately affect low-income communities of color

    $250,000
  199. Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $250,000
  200. Immigrants RisingSan Francisco, CA

    To advance equity in college affordability for california immigrants and support immigrant entrepreneurs

    $250,000
  201. Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (iiba)San Francisco, CA

    To participate in crankstart initiatives related to bay area daca and family reunification

    $250,000
  202. Improve Your TomorrowSacramento, CA

    To support academic advancement and college advising for sfusd students to support academic advancement and college advising for sfusd students

    $250,000
  203. Jewish Community Center of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $250,000
  204. Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CA

    To support low income job seekers in accessing career training to achieve economic mobility

    $250,000
  205. La Clinica de la Raza IncOakland, CA

    To provide quality health services to low-income communities

    $250,000
  206. La Cocina IncSan Francisco, CA

    To support small food entrepreneurs in san francisco

    $250,000
  207. Laurel Leadership InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    To support san francisco and oakland educators to pursue and remain in leadership roles

    $250,000
  208. Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    To protect the civil rights of low-income communities of color

    $250,000
  209. Merit School of MusicChicago, IL

    To support chicago-area youths access to high quality music instruction

    $250,000
  210. Mujeres Unidas Y ActivasSan Francisco, CA

    To promote immigrant rights, racial justice, and social justice

    $250,000
  211. National Louis UniversityWheeling, IL

    To support the learn and earn in three (le3) program

    $250,000
  212. Natural Resources Defense Council IncNew York, NY

    To confront climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature

    $250,000
  213. Nourish CaliforniaOakland, CA

    To expand equitable access to food benefits for low-income communities of color.

    $250,000
  214. Public Works AllianceSanta Barbara, CA

    To build the capacity of the SF public defenders office

    $250,000
  215. Reading PartnersOakland, CA

    To support reading partners bay area to advance student literacy in san francisco

    $250,000
  216. RedfSan Francisco, CA

    To launch and support the bay area rise program

    $250,000
  217. Reflective IncSan Francisco, CA

    To accelerate the use of SRM research and technology development

    $250,000
  218. Re-Plate IncOakland, CA

    To mitigate food waste and support food recovery

    $250,000
  219. Revolution WorkshopChicago, IL

    To support workforce pathways into construction and skilled trades careers

    $250,000
  220. Rising Sun Center for OpportunityOakland, CA

    To facilitate career pathways into skilled trades and climate careers for bay area residents

    $250,000
  221. Roots Community Health CenterOakland, CA

    To provide quality health services to low-income communities as part of the rise east oakland plan

    $250,000
  222. San Francisco Arts Education ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    To support arts education for low-income san francisco youth

    $250,000
  223. San Francisco Housing Accelerator FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support exploration of strategic acquisitions for workforce housing

    $250,000
  224. San Francisco Interfaith CouncilSan Francisco, CA

    To provide training, coaching, and predevelopment support for faith-based organizations to build affordable housing in san francisco

    $250,000
  225. San Francisco Jazz OrganizationSan Francisco, CA

    To support music education for sfusd and ousd students

    $250,000
  226. San Francisco Parents CoalitionSan Francisco, CA

    To support SF kids can't wait campaign to advance SF student literacy outcomes

    $250,000
  227. San Francisco Pretrial Diversion ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    To provide positive and effective alternatives to fines, criminal prosecution and detention

    $250,000
  228. San Francisco Public Defender's OfficeSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in crankstart expungement initiative

    $250,000
  229. San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $250,000
  230. St Mary's CenterOakland, CA

    To support the well-being of unhoused and housing-insecure seniors and families

    $250,000
  231. Stable Home FundNew York, NY

    To support planning and design of a bay area rent relief fund

    $250,000
  232. Strada Education FoundationPortland, OR

    For inside track to support former and current college students to return and complete their postsecondary degrees in oakland and san francisco

    $250,000
  233. The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering IncWashington, DC

    To accelerate the use of SRM research and technology

    $250,000
  234. The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To provide legal assistance to newcomer sfusd students and their families

    $250,000
  235. The Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To secure special immigrant juvenile (sij) status for undocumented young immigrants in san francisco

    $250,000
  236. UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    For uc berkeley criminal law & justice center to support the indigent defense initiative

    $250,000
  237. University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    To mitigate harmful fines and fees in california

    $250,000
  238. University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For umoja health

    $250,000
  239. Upwardly GlobalNew York, NY

    To support immigrant and refugee job seekers in the bay area

    $250,000
  240. Urban AlchemySan Francisco, CA

    For general support

    $250,000
  241. Urban Association of Forestry and Fire ProfessionalsAzusa, CA

    To support re-entry pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals into careers in firefighting

    $250,000
  242. Urban Ed Academy IncSan Francisco, CA

    General support

    $250,000
  243. Year Up IncBoston, MA

    To support year up bay area

    $250,000
  244. Young Men's Christian Association of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    To support bayview YMCA and urban services YMCA

    $250,000
  245. Youth Employment Partnership IncOakland, CA

    To support employment outcomes for oakland young adults

    $250,000
  246. Youth Speaks IncSan Francisco, CA

    To provide arts, poetry, and literacy programs for oakland and san francisco youth

    $250,000
  247. University Foundation at Sacramento StateSacramento, CA

    For the institute for social research

    $220,000
  248. Community Works West IncOakland, CA

    For the healing justice initiative

    $215,000
  249. Ahimsa CollectiveOakland, CA

    General support

    $200,000
  250. Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CA

    To partner with ousd in recruiting and training educators of color

    $200,000

Approved for future payment

153 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Booker Prize FoundationLondon, United Kingdom

    General support

    $11,614,418
  2. Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To decarbonize maritime shipping

    $4,750,000
  3. A Better ChicagoChicago, IL

    To fund bold ideas that create opportunity for chicago youth

    $3,700,000
  4. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    To protect, restore, and sustainably manage the worlds mangrove forests

    $3,659,334
  5. Rockefeller Family FundNew York, NY

    For funder collaborative on oil and gas to promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $2,500,000
  6. Rockefeller Family FundNew York, NY

    For funder collaborative on oil and gas to work on oil and gas projects in corpus christi

    $2,300,000
  7. California Immigrant Policy CenterLos Angeles, CA

    For the advancing representation in california initiative

    $2,200,000
  8. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    To support the MGGG redistricting lab to advance proportional representation

    $2,000,000
  9. Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA

    For wren collective to support the indigent defense initiative

    $1,700,000
  10. 826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CA

    To support writing education for low-income san francisco youth

    $1,500,000
  11. International Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NY

    To support the bay area family reunification initiative

    $1,500,000
  12. Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CA

    To support low income job seekers in accessing career training to achieve economic mobility

    $1,500,000
  13. Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY

    To support more equitable democracy to support and expand the electoral justice initiative

    $1,500,000
  14. Tides AdvocacyW Hollywood, CA

    To support reentry providers association of california for the expungement initiative

    $1,300,000
  15. Center for Biological Diversity IncTucson, AZ

    To promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $1,250,000
  16. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To support the state energy & environmental impact center to promote increased accountability among us oil & gas companies regarding environmental cleanup expenses

    $1,250,000
  17. National Center for Youth LawOakland, CA

    To support the youth justice initiative

    $1,200,000
  18. San Francisco Education FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support the literacy coalition in expanding its collaborative pilot to priority sfusd elementary schools

    $1,125,000
  19. Alliance for Safety and JusticeOakland, CA

    For the expungement initiative

    $1,000,000
  20. EdvanceSan Francisco, CA

    To expand higher education pipelines for early childhood educators

    $1,000,000
  21. George Washington UniversityWashington, DC

    To support the multiracial democracy project to advance proportional representation

    $1,000,000
  22. Hope Chicago IncChicago, IL

    To provide debt-free postsecondary pathways for chicago students and parents

    $1,000,000
  23. San Francisco Housing Accelerator FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support innovations in affordable housing development and policy in san francisco

    $1,000,000
  24. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    To reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $900,000
  25. League of Conservation VotersWashington, DC

    For chispa texas to reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $900,000
  26. Texas Campaign for the Environment FundAustin, TX

    To reduce oil & gas production and extraction projects in corpus christi

    $900,000
  27. Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    For smart justice california education fund to support the indigent defense initiative

    $900,000
  28. Conservation International FoundationArlington, VA

    To protect, restore, and sustainably manage the worlds mangrove forests

    $751,334
  29. 3rd Street Youth Center & ClinicSan Francisco, CA

    To support health, development, and stable housing for young people

    $750,000
  30. Bay Area Community Services IncOakland, CA

    To provide stable housing for residents in oakland

    $750,000
  31. Chinatown Community Development Center IncSan Francisco, CA

    To support low-income san franciscans and development of affordable housing

    $750,000
  32. Code for America LabsOakland, CA

    To strengthen safety net benefits delivery for low-income california residents

    $750,000
  33. Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD

    To strengthen the regions affordable housing system

    $750,000
  34. Groundswell FundSan Francisco, CA

    To support reproductive justice

    $750,000
  35. Healthright 360San Francisco, CA

    To support low income individuals with medical care, behavioral health services, and substance use disorder treatment

    $750,000
  36. Larkin Street Youth ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    To support unhoused and at-risk youth

    $750,000
  37. Mission Economic Development AgencySan Francisco, CA

    To support the creation and preservation of housing opportunities for low-income san franciscans

    $750,000
  38. Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    To increase affordable housing in the region through policy advocacy

    $750,000
  39. Tenderloin Neighborhood Development CorporationSan Francisco, CA

    To support organizational expansion, supportive services, and housing retention in san francisco

    $750,000
  40. Uaspire IncBoston, MA

    To increase completion of the college financial aid process

    $750,000
  41. Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSan Francisco, CA

    For the advancing representation in california initiative

    $700,000
  42. Young Community DevelopersSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $600,000
  43. Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    To support ucb school of education to increase capacity to train veteran teachers to gain national board certification

    $540,000
  44. Alameda Health ConsortiumSan Leandro, CA

    To support the recruitment and retention of member clinics healthcare workforce

    $500,000
  45. Center for Employment OpportunitiesNew York, NY

    To improve job retention and long-term outcomes in the bay area

    $500,000
  46. Destiny Arts CenterOakland, CA

    To provide arts education to oakland and san francisco youth

    $500,000
  47. Families in Action for Quality EducationOakland, CA

    To support lit for literacy campaign to advance oakland student literacy outcomes

    $500,000
  48. Growth Sector CompanySan Francisco, CA

    To grow a youth apprenticeship program in san francisco and oakland leading to engineering jobs at caltrans

    $500,000
  49. Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA

    To provide stable housing for families in san francisco

    $500,000
  50. Huckleberry Youth Programs IncSan Francisco, CA

    To participate in the SF youth justice initiative

    $500,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education74 grants $36,803,33322% of the total
  2. Human services32 grants $22,744,50014% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking22 grants $17,138,00010% of the total
  4. Medical research2 grants $10,300,0006% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter23 grants $10,090,0006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture38 grants $10,046,0506% of the total
  7. 15 other causes142 grants $56,824,16735% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California320 grants $131,856,550
  2. District of Columbia28 grants $25,826,500
  3. New York32 grants $21,140,000
  4. Illinois14 grants $6,901,000
  5. Massachusetts9 grants $5,480,000
  6. Maryland3 grants $1,800,000
  7. Virginia3 grants $700,667
  8. Texas2 grants $700,000
  9. Arizona1 grant $625,000
  10. Pennsylvania2 grants $482,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Michael MoritzCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Melissa NarulaCEO Hours 25Pay $0
  • Harriet HeymanCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECRETARY Hours 3Pay $0
  • William MoritzDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jake MoritzDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Gretchen SelfridgeAUDIT CHAIR Hours 0Pay $0

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