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San Francisco Foundation
San Francisco Foundation
OVERVIEW: The San Francisco Foundation is one of the nation's largest community foundations and a major funder of Bay Area nonprofits. Its programmatic grantmaking advances racial equity and economic inclusion through economic security, housing and … [Read more...] about San Francisco Foundation
These Six Place-Based Funders Show Us the Power of Local Philanthropy
Immigrant Families Under Attack Get a Boost as California Funders Work with the State
Philanthropy Steps Up As Immigration Policies Threaten Basic Services
San Francisco Foundation Steps Up for Local Arts Groups After NEA Cuts
Philanthropy Needs to Pick a Side on the Housing Construction Debate
Inside the Black Freedom Fund’s Journey to Independence and Permanence
Many Boys and Men of Color Struggle. This California Funder Network Is on the Case
When Safety Nets Fail: Why Philanthropy Must Be the Bridge Elders Deserve
How the Zellerbach Family Foundation Transformed Its Giving to Better Support Grantees
We Are California Aims to Shore Up a Blue Fortress Against Trump
Human Right: Five Funders Backing Housing Justice
As a Second Trump Presidency Looms, California Funders Prepare for the Next Four Years
Once a “Juvenile Lifer,” This Foundation Leader Works to Elevate an Overlooked Population
Eddy Zheng’s resume doesn’t resemble that of your typical foundation leader — not even close. Zheng, whose family immigrated from China when he was 12, was arrested at the age of 16 and charged with kidnapping and robbery. He was incarcerated for 19 … [Read more...] about Once a “Juvenile Lifer,” This Foundation Leader Works to Elevate an Overlooked Population
Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?
According to data from the most recent census report, 46.2 million people living in the U.S. (15.6%) were born outside the country. About 10.5 million are undocumented. The U.S. is and always has been a country of immigrants, but they also face a … [Read more...] about Who’s Providing Support for Immigrant Students?
With a Power-Building Approach to Housing in California, a Pooled Fund Evolves and Expands
Despite new legislation and continued promises of action, a full 28% of all people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. live in California. For years, the proposed solution has been to build more housing, but one pooled fund is taking a different … [Read more...] about With a Power-Building Approach to Housing in California, a Pooled Fund Evolves and Expands
From Anti-Apartheid to Land Back, Deborah Santana Reflects on Years of Social Justice Giving
You might know Deborah Santana as the former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana; the two were married from the early 1970s until 2007 and managed his band together for years. But that connection offers only a glimpse into the life of Deborah … [Read more...] about From Anti-Apartheid to Land Back, Deborah Santana Reflects on Years of Social Justice Giving
A New Fund Backs Civic Engagement and Power Building for Communities of Color in California
With the general election right around the corner, nonprofit organizations and philanthropic funders are ramping up their efforts to mobilize voters. Organizers, however, emphasize that this type of work should be a long-term endeavor in empowering … [Read more...] about A New Fund Backs Civic Engagement and Power Building for Communities of Color in California
Steve Phillips Talks Progressive Philanthropy, the Sandler Legacy, and More
Eight Questions for Ray Colmenar, President of the Akonadi Foundation
Raymond Colmenar is the president of the Akonadi Foundation, an Oakland-based grantmaker dedicated to advancing racial justice in the California Bay Area. Colmenar, who brings decades of experience in both philanthropy and public service, is … [Read more...] about Eight Questions for Ray Colmenar, President of the Akonadi Foundation
Seven Questions for Dr. Hanh Cao Yu, Chief Learning Officer at The California Endowment
Dr. Hanh Cao Yu is the chief learning officer at The California Endowment (TCE), a leading health equity grantmaker in the Golden State. Since joining TCE in 2016, Yu has led the endowment’s learning and evaluation activities, including around its … [Read more...] about Seven Questions for Dr. Hanh Cao Yu, Chief Learning Officer at The California Endowment
What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation?
Full disclosure: As someone who keeps an eye on arts and culture grantmaking here at IP, I have a soft spot for the reclusive donor who shocks the recipient organization with a massive and unexpected gift.These gifts are fascinating because they fly … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation?
This Bay Area Billionaire’s Foundation Is Booming. Here’s What We Know About Crankstart
This article was originally published on September 21, 2022. For a lot of billionaires, especially those hailing from or invested in the tech industry, the pandemic brought with it a financial windfall. That surge has led to more than a few new … [Read more...] about This Bay Area Billionaire’s Foundation Is Booming. Here’s What We Know About Crankstart
Nonprofit Retirement Accounts Hold Over $1 Trillion. Could That Money Be Supporting Social Justice?
If you counted every dollar in every U.S. foundation’s endowment, the total would come to somewhere north of $1 trillion. Countless nonprofits spend untold hours trying to influence where foundations put that money, particularly the roughly 5% slice … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Retirement Accounts Hold Over $1 Trillion. Could That Money Be Supporting Social Justice?
IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy in Northern California?
In a sentence: The Northern California philanthropic ecosystem is extremely wealthy and extremely varied, with an array of funders trying to address pressing challenges including climate change and a dearth of affordable housing alongside … [Read more...] about IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy in Northern California?
The Many Sizes, Shapes and Strategies of Community Foundations
There are more than 800 community foundations in the United States, and they are as varied as can be. Some have assets in the low six figures, and others manage billions. Many have a mission to improve the quality of life in a specific geographic … [Read more...] about The Many Sizes, Shapes and Strategies of Community Foundations
California’s Homelessness Problem Has Long Defied Solutions. Here’s What Five Funders Are Doing
Homelessness is a major crisis throughout the state of California. In its most recent Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) placed the homeless population in California at … [Read more...] about California’s Homelessness Problem Has Long Defied Solutions. Here’s What Five Funders Are Doing
IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Housing and Homelessness?
In a sentence: Philanthropy addressing homelessness and a lack of affordable housing is tiny in comparison to public funding, but charitable giving can fill some gaps and has the potential to support real change. What’s going onHomelessness and a … [Read more...] about IP Briefing: What’s Going on With Philanthropy for Housing and Homelessness?
We’re Pushing for DAF Reform—But Far More Is Needed
The most significant aspect of the DAF problem is a critical design flaw, or perhaps a feature, that is of, by and for the rich. As every Inside Philanthropy reader knows, unlike private foundations, donor-advised funds have no payout requirement … [Read more...] about We’re Pushing for DAF Reform—But Far More Is Needed
