July 01, 2021

Where are Fleishhacker Funds Flowing in the Bay Area?

July 01, 2021/ Alyssa Ochs

The San Francisco-based Fleishhacker Foundation is best known for its funding to small arts groups and film makers. However, this highly-specialized grantmaker has a few other interests up its sleeve as well.

July 21, 2015

A Look at Hearst's Latest Local Grants—and Its Broad Reach

July 21, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs

The Hearst Foundations has a billion dollars in assets, a wide range of interests, and a soft spot for Bay Area nonprofits. Here's a look at which local organizations recently got the nod.

April 17, 2015

Which Funder Is Giving Big for Early Literacy in San Mateo County?

April 17, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs

Alarming statistics spawned the creation of the Big Lift, a San Mateo County effort to make at least 80 percent of youngsters literate by 2020. But it takes a massive foundation to get things moving. Cue the SVCF.

January 23, 2015

Another Push to Prepare Low-Income Kids for Healthcare Jobs, This Time In Oakland

January 23, 2015/ Alyssa Ochs

A growing number of funders are focusing their workforce efforts at ensuring that young low-income people develop the skills needed by the healthcare sector. Now a big effort of this kind is coming to Oakland.