We chatted with Don Howard about his career, influences, and the James Irvine Foundation’s efforts to ensure that all low-income workers in California have the power to advance economically.
Read MoreThe Hub Foundation awards grants and scholarships in the Bay Area and beyond, and has a focus on Muslim organizations and interfaith work. Here are some important details to know about this funder and its mission.
Read MoreThe LatinXCEL Fund, a collaboration between the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and the Castellano Family Foundation, aims to support Latino nonprofits in the region. Its first round of grants went out this fall.
Read MoreIn our latest Funder Spotlight, we look at the Koret Foundation. The San Francisco-based funder supports colleges, K-12 and cultural organizations in the Bay Area as well as Jewish causes locally, nationally and worldwide.
Read MoreJennifer Rainin is CEO of the Bay Area-based Rainin Foundation, a funder to watch that supports early ed, arts and medical research. We talked to the artist and former teacher about her foundation and career in philanthropy.
Read MoreMagnify Community was established as an “innovation lab,” designed to spur historically low local giving in Silicon Valley. Having sunset, Magnify is sharing its results, including what worked and what didn’t.
Read MoreLeading chipmaker Nvidia is thriving, and so is its co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang. An immigrant from Taiwan, Huang controls a $21 billion fortune that could bankroll some serious giving down the line.
Read MoreHere is an overview of the Drew Foundation, the family organization set up by technology-industry power couple John and Ellen Drew, and how it gives locally in Northern California.
Read MoreDr. Fusen Chen’s foundation maintains a minimal web presence and is not particularly accessible to grantseekers. We dig deep to share some important insights about what this funder’s priorities are for grantmaking in Northern California.
Read MoreThere’s very little public information available about the DiNapoli Family Foundation. Here’s a summary of how Matt and Gretchen DiNapoli give locally in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Read MoreThe J. Philip and Jennifer DiNapoli Foundation is not the most accessible foundation in the region, but as a funder of education and other Bay Area causes it’s definitely worth getting to know because of its future potential.
Read MoreSilicon Valley VC Ron Conway gives on his own, but he’s also highly active as a catalyst for the giving of others, including tech founders, celebrities and athletes. In this Q&A, Conway explains his philosophy and approach.
Read MoreThirteen years ago, this couple established the Chamberlin Family Foundation, a grantmaking entity that supports causes related to education and equity. They’ve also created a nonprofit called Education Matters that focuses on West Contra Costa.
Read MoreNot a whole lot is known about the philanthropy of Christopher and Andrea Borch, but they’re interesting because of their local dedication and broad interest areas.
Read MoreThe Chavez Family Foundation is a San Francisco-based grantmaker that is often involved in immigration-related collaborations. Here's how local nonprofits in nine Bay Area counties can get involved with this funder.
Read MoreFive years ago, Alexa Cortés Culwell co-authored a report laying out trends in Silicon Valley philanthropy, including less local giving. A lot has changed in the sector since, but Culwell says the donors’ habits have largely persisted.
Read MoreSalesforce stands apart from many K-12 funders in that it’s heavily focused on direct support for public school districts. As schools face daunting challenges while reopening, the tech giant made another $19 million in grants.
Read MoreThis media giant’s corporate funding arm awards millions of dollars to various regions to address community challenges. We take a closer look.
Read MoreThe philanthropic arm of the broadband provider offers modest grants, with a preference for small nonprofits where such money can go a long way.
Read MoreNancy and Joachim Bechtle are key figures in San Francisco’s nonprofit world, with a long track record of supporting many of the city’s leading cultural institutions. We take a closer look at the couple’s priorities and recent grantmaking.
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