How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Carolyn Ferris
220 Montgomery Street Suite 950
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 291-1100
- Form and materials
- Applications should be in writing
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$750,000
- Grants listed
- 127
- Assets, end of year
- $11,231,422
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Tax year 2023
$600,000
- Grants listed
- 103
- Assets, end of year
- $5,527,018
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Tax year 2022
$1,001,000
- Grants listed
- 155
- Assets, end of year
- $6,004,080
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Tax year 2021
$947,751
- Grants listed
- 228
- Assets, end of year
- $7,187,961
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Tax year 2020
$1,000,500
- Grants listed
- 260
- Assets, end of year
- $6,448,784
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Tax year 2019
$957,689
- Grants listed
- 245
- Assets, end of year
- $7,220,523
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Tax year 2018
$938,901
- Grants listed
- 243
- Assets, end of year
- $7,966,171
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Eastside PrepEast Palo Alto, CA
Commited to opening new doors for first-generation and low-income students and preparing them to succeed in college.
$31,415 -
SF JazzSan Francisco, CA
Celebrate the spirit of jazz through innovative artistic, education, and community programs.
$30,000 -
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Provide the best possible care to all patients, make important discoveries that benefit patients and offer the best training.
$29,000 -
Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationMount Vernon, VA
Preserve and safeguard the home of george washington while sharing his unparalleled legacy with the world.
$25,000 -
The Serica InitiativeNew York, NY
Raise awareness of the asian diaspora in america through storytelling, empowerment and the power of convening.
$25,000 -
Treasure Valley InstituteBoise, ID
Provides meaningful experiences in the arts to inspire children.
$25,000 -
Women's Media CenterWashington, DC
Works with the media to ensure that womens stories are told and womens voices are heard.
$25,000 -
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CA
Give the gift of education to talented students who are advancing positive change.
$23,960 -
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL
Lead the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection.
$23,000 -
Sun Valley Writer's Conference IncKetchum, ID
Strives to bring together readers, writers, and artists of diverse age, background, and experience to be informed, enlightened, challenged, and inspired by a world-class literary program in the great outdoors.
$23,000 -
Center for Community ChangeWashington, DC
To build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to change the policies and institutions that impact their lives.
$20,000 -
China Institute in America IncNew York, NY
Dedicated to deepening the worlds understanding of china through programs in business, art, culture, cuisine, and education.
$20,000 -
Harvard UniversityBoston, MA
Devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally.
$20,000 -
Stanford Jazz WorkshopStanford, CA
Dedicated to jazz education and appreciation.
$20,000 -
KqedSan Francisco, CA
Serves the people of northern california with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.
$19,265 -
Friends of San Francisco LibrarySan Francisco, CA
To strengthen, support and advocate for a premier public library system in san francisco.
$15,500 -
Municipal Art Society of New YorkNew York, NY
Work to inspire, educate, and empower new yorkers to engage in the betterment of the city.
$15,000 -
SF- Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA
Supply food to 400+ partner organizations, who provide free food programs for hungry families and individuals.
$15,000 -
Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA
Foster a multi-century, enduring jewish peoplehood and civilization.
$12,000 -
Women S Earth AllianceBerkeley, CA
Uplift local solutions to issues of water, food, land, and climate change by providing women with trainings, resources, and advocacy support.
$11,500 -
NPR FoundationWashington, DC
Create a more informed public, invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures.
$11,477 -
American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup FoundationPasadena, CA
To preserve and protect the natural ocean environment for the benefit of the public.
$10,000 -
Ballet IdahoBoise, ID
Train young dancers through musicality, technical precision, and artistic expression.
$10,000 -
Sage SchoolHailey, ID
A year-round, alternative program boasting small class sizes and personalized curriculum.
$10,000 -
Spirit Rock Meditation CenterWoodacre, CA
Dedicated to the teachings of the buddha as presented in the vipassana tradition.
$10,000 -
Tricycle FoundationNew York, NY
Make buddhist teachings and practices broadly available.
$10,000 -
Central SynagogueNew York, NY
Providing life-long innovative, jewish education and cultural activities that reinforce positive, empowering elements of jewish life and history.
$9,675 -
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY
Deliver vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
$8,477 -
Solar Electric Light FundWashington, DC
Use the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change.
$8,375 -
Against Malaria FoundationKansas City, MO
We protect people from malaria. We fund nets and ensure they are distributed and used.
$7,000 -
California TroutSan Francisco, CA
Revitalize waters for resilient wild fish and a better california.
$6,478 -
San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CA
Inspire and serve audiences and communities throughout the bay area and the world through the power of musical performance.
$6,478 -
Vail Health FoundationVail, CO
Provide excellent patient care for residents and visitors in the communities we serve.
$6,478 -
Betty Ford Alpine GardensVail, CO
To protect the alpine environment through education, conservation and living plant collections.
$6,477 -
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI
Advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.
$6,477 -
Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA
Offers grants to help families in crisis so they can pay for housing and emergency needs.
$6,477 -
Temple EmanuelSan Francisco, CA
Enrich the spiritual and social lives of our members through community, innovation, and inclusion.
$6,477 -
Tides Center Shalom BayitBerkeley, CA
Support battered women on paths to safety; organize effective strategies for violence prevention and response; and improve jewish womens access to domestic violence services.
$6,476 -
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
To educate its students and cultivate their capacity for lifelong learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
$5,688 -
Dia Art FoundationNew York, NY
Committed to advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of artist.
$5,000 -
Dia Center for the Arts IncNew York, NY
Advancing, realizing, and preserving the vision of artists.
$5,000 -
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC)San Francisco, CA
Enhances access, recreation and education programs in golden gate national parks, including muir woods, crissy field and alcatraz.
$5,000 -
Hampton's International Film Festival IncEast Hampton, NY
Offers programs that enlighten, educate, and provide invaluable exposure for filmmakers.
$5,000 -
Headlands Center for the ArtsSausalito, CA
Dedicated to supporting artists; the creative process; and the development of new, innovative ideas and artwork.
$5,000 -
Preservation Hall FoundationNew Orleans, LA
Creates greater awareness and appreciation for new orleans music and the communities that support it.
$5,000 -
Reproductive Freedom for AllWashington, DC
Organizes and mobilizes to fight for access to abortion, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination.
$5,000 -
The AdvocatesHailey, ID
Build a more compassionate community, free from sexual abuse and relationship violence.
$5,000 -
The Community Library AssociationKetchum, ID
Serve the wood river valley in ways beyond those of a traditional library by engaging individuals through its library services, contemporary programming, and museum resources.
$5,000 -
The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, ID
Build a healty community through access to good food and addresses the root causes of food insecurity in collaboration with key partners.
$5,000 -
The Kitchen Sisters ProductionsSan Francisco, CA
Create documentaries that chronicle untold stories of american culture and tradition.
$5,000 -
UC Berkeley Art MuseumBerkeley, CA
Inspire the imagination and ignite critcal dialogue through art and film, engaging audiences from the uc berkeley campus and the bay area.
$5,000 -
Wilkes Bashford Helping Hands Emergency FundSan Francisco, CA
Provide "first call" emergency solutions for women and their children in the san francisco bay area.
$5,000 -
Wood River Community YMCABoise, ID
Build strong kids, strong families and a strong community through programs that develop the whole person in spirit, mind and body.
$5,000 -
Greenbelt AllianceSan Francisco, CA
Fully protect the bay area's 3.6 million-acre greenbelt of natural and agricultural lands.
$4,000 -
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA
Help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers.
$4,000 -
Givedirectly IncNew York, NY
Lets donors send money directlyto the worlds poorest households. In doing so, aim to accelerate theend of extreme povertyglobally.
$3,000 -
Marin Primary & Middle SchoolLarkspur, CA
Make education meaningful, while encouraging pride in self, respect for others, and enthusiasm for learning.
$3,000 -
Road Recovery Foundation IncNew York, NY
Educate young people about addiction and other adversities in hopes of helping them find their way towards a healthy and happy future.
$3,000 -
UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA
Highlighting the impacts of philanthropy and stewarding private donations to the university
$3,000 -
Clinic by the BaySan Francisco, CA
Understand and serve, with dignity and respect, the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved in the san francisco bay area.
$2,500 -
Henry's Fork FoundationAshton, ID
To conserve, protect, and restore the unique fisheries, wildlife, and aesthetic qualities of the henry's fork and its watershed.
$2,500 -
Insight Meditation SocietyBarre, MA
Provide a spiritual refuge for all who seek freedom of mind and heart.
$2,500 -
Parish Art MuseumWater Mill, NY
Bring art and people together.
$2,500 -
SF MomaSan Francisco, CA
Assemble unparalleled collections, create exhilarating exhibitions, and develop engaging public programs.
$2,500 -
St Luke's Wood River Foundation IncKetchum, ID
To inspire generosity that improves health and well-being in the community.
$2,500 -
The Affordability ProjectSan Francisco, CA
Fill the gap in affordable housing for educators, nurses, first responders, small business owners, and the many people who serve san francisco.
$2,500 -
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA
Work around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
$2,500 -
Trout UnlimitedWashington, DC
Work to keep our country's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds safe from environmental threats for this and future generations of anglers to enjoy.
$2,500 -
UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Educating students to be leaders and innovators, creating knowledge to address societal challenges.
$2,500 -
University of Western Ontario Foundation IncJericho, NY
Provide a strong and efficient central service that supports and furthers the goals of institutional advancement at western.
$2,500 -
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NY
Were a passionate, innovative, and diverse global team dedicated to lifting lives and strengthening communities in 70 countries.
$2,000 -
AneraWashington, DC
Help refugees and others hurt by conflicts in palestine, lebanon and jordan live with purpose and hope.
$2,000 -
Clean Water ActionMount Clemens, MI
Protect our environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life.
$2,000 -
St Ignatius College PrepatorySan Francisco, CA
A community of lifelong learners that supports students as they develop into thriving adults.
$2,000 -
Town School for BoysSan Francisco, CA
Town provides a rich, challenging and rigorous educational experience that addresses the distinctive energy levels and developmental styles of boys.
$2,000 -
Oakland Museum of CaliforniaOakland, CA
Inspires californians to create a more vibrant future for themselves and their communities.
$1,750 -
CPMC FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Provides resources beyond what daily operations can fund to innovate, expand and increase access to the exceptional care we provide in a more personal way.
$1,500 -
Mountain HumaneHailey, ID
Transfer animals from under-resourced shelters and rescues at a moment's notice.
$1,500 -
Sugi FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Create biodiversity, climate resilience and wellbeing in communities.
$1,500 -
The Horns Project IncNew York, NY
Help students and schools overcome resource and access limitations and connect professionally with us jazz musicians.
$1,500 -
UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA
Help ensure that uc berkeley retains its excellence in teaching, research, and public service by supporting students and faculty across campus.
$1,500 -
Trailing of the Sheep FestivalHailey, ID
Celebrates the sheep, herders, history, and food.
$1,250 -
Allies for Allies Champion FundLos Angeles, CA
To be a resource for parents/guardians and caregivers who support neurodivergent individuals of those with intellectual disabilities.
$1,000 -
Author's Guild FoundationNew York, NY
Educates, supports, and protects american writers to ensure that a rich, diverse body of literature can flourish.
$1,000 -
Berkeley Preparatory SchoolTampa, FL
Independent school leader with an innovative curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, empathy, resilience, and wonder in our students.
$1,000 -
Berkshire SchoolSheffield, MA
Create an inclusive community where students are known well, provides an empowering experience, and prepares students for lives of purpose.
$1,000 -
By the Bay HealthLarkspur, CA
Enhance the quality of life for our patients while providing practical and emotional support to their families and caregivers.
$1,000 -
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA
Focusing our science superpowers on the ecosystems that need them most: coral reefs, tropical islands, and our very own home state.
$1,000 -
City Arts & LecturesSan Francisco, CA
Offered unique programs with leading figures in arts and ideas.
$1,000 -
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY
Help people worldwide where the need is greatest, delivering emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care.
$1,000 -
Jewish Community CenterSan Francisco, CA
Increase our role and visibility as a contributor to the cultural fabric of san francisco and the welfare of our city.
$1,000 -
Katherine Delmar Burke SchoolSan Francisco, CA
Educate, encourage and empower girls.
$1,000 -
NAACPBaltimore, MD
Committed to dismantling racism and disrupting inequality to create a society where all people can truly be free.
$1,000 -
North Beach CitizensSan Francisco, CA
Helping the community with food, housing, & stability.
$1,000 -
Pen American Center IncNew York, NY
Unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
$1,000 -
Pforsich Pfall Pfundraising PfestivitiesSebastopol, CA
Provide other individuals and families experiencing difficult medical endeavors with the necessary funds needed for their challenging and expensive journeys.
$1,000 -
San Francisco Zen CenterSan Francisco, CA
Offer daily meditation, regular monastic retreats and practice periods, classes, lectures, and workshops.
$1,000 -
Schools of the Sacred HeartSan Francisco, CA
Committed to academic excellence, to the endowment of spiritual and ethical values, religious and socio-economic diversity of the bay area.
$1,000 -
SffilmSan Francisco, CA
Transforming the world through the creativity and inspiration of film.
$1,000 -
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CA
Conserves scenic, natural, agricultural and open land for the future of sonoma county.
$1,000 -
Tenderloin Neighborhood (TNDC)San Francisco, CA
Provides affordable housing and services for low-income people in the tenderloin and throughout san francisco, to promote equitable access to opportunity and resources.
$1,000 -
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC
First to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
$1,000 -
Queens Jewish Community Council IncForest Hills, NY
Provide social services to those in need to improve their quality of life regardless of race, creed, age, religion, color, diability, national origin, sex or marital status.
$700 -
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DC
Empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.
$500 -
Episcopal Community ServicesSan Francisco, CA
Help homeless and very low-income people every day and every night obtain the housing, jobs, shelter, and essential services each person needs.
$500 -
Food RunnersSan Francisco, CA
Help alleviate hunger in san francisco, help prevent waste and help create community.
$500 -
Graduate Theological UnionBerkeley, CA
Educating scholars for vocations devoted to study and service
$500 -
Hamakua Youth Foundation IncHonokaa, HI
Dedicated to creating nurturing, stimulating and enjoyable youth-centered, after-school, occasional weekend, and summer programs for youth of the hamakua district.
$500 -
Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA
To end family homelessness in the san francisco bay area.
$500 -
Holy Family Day Homes of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Provide affordable, high quality, early childhood education and family support service in a stable nurturing environment.
$500 -
La Luz Bilingual CenterSonoma, CA
La luz provides english language training and financial support services, teaches computer skills, and hosts medical and legal services.
$500 -
Meals on Wheels of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Provide a network of services that allows seniors to live in their homes with dignity and independence as long as possible.
$500 -
Milo FoundationAlbany, CA
Rescue adoptable dogs and cats from high-kill animal control shelters and adopt them to loving homes.
$500 -
Ohlhoff Recovery ProgramsSan Francisco, CA
Provided quality programs for adults and adolescents in recovery from substance abuse and chemical dependency.
$500 -
Safe & SoundSan Francisco, CA
Prevent child abuse and reduce its devastating impact.
$500 -
Sonoma County Fire DistrictWindsor, CA
Compassionately care for the safety of our communities and our visitors through progressive professional emergency preparedness and response.
$500 -
St Vincent de Paul Societyof Marin CountySan Rafael, CA
Grow in holiness and build a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.
$500 -
Summer SearchOakland, CA
Help low-income students across the country rise to their potential and become beacons of change in their communities.
$500 -
The New York Board of RabbisNew York, NY
Provide opportunities for rabbis of different denominations to come together for study, comradery, professional development and ongoing education.
$500 -
University of South Florida Foundation IncTampa, FL
Serves the people of florida, the nation, and the world by fostering intellectual inquiry and outcomes that positively shape the future - regionally, nationally and globally.
$500 -
Cameo Cinema FoundationSt Helena, CA
To preserve and advance the cameo cinema.
$250 -
Global Fund for WomenSan Francisco, CA
Support the tireless and courageous efforts of womens groups who work every day to win rights for women and girls.
$250 -
Institute of Contemporary Art San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Offer artist from around the world an opportunity to push boundaries, experiment with new ideas, and take risks.
$250 -
Project Open HandSan Francisco, CA
Provides meals with love to seniors and the critically ill.
$250 -
Raphael HouseSan Francisco, CA
Help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence while strengthening family bonds and personal dignity.
$250 -
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CA
Partner worldwide to create self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight.
$250 -
Sonoma Mountain PreservationGlen Ellen, CA
Preserve sonoma mountains scenic, agricultural, and natural resources by cultivating a sense of place, engaging people with the landscape, and inspiring them to become mountain stewards.
$150
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture19 grants $186,24343% of the total
- Education13 grants $83,96019% of the total
- Health7 grants $50,95512% of the total
- International aid7 grants $26,5006% of the total
- Community development2 grants $26,4776% of the total
- Environment5 grants $17,8524% of the total
- 9 other causes20 grants $44,90510% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California69 grants $363,176
- New York18 grants $112,375
- Idaho13 grants $98,250
- District of Columbia11 grants $75,102
- Virginia1 grant $25,000
- Massachusetts3 grants $23,500
- Maryland4 grants $19,165
- Colorado2 grants $12,955
- Pennsylvania1 grant $7,000
- Rhode Island1 grant $6,477
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Steven SwigTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
- Carolyn Zecca FerrisTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
- Susan WatkinsTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
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