Calendar
2009 Community Leadership Awards Celebration
Celebrate with us as we honor Michael Franti, Mary Lou Breslin, Eugene Rodriguez, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Children's Book Press.
Tips and Traps for the Advisor Post Prop 8
Join The San Francisco Foundation and Horizons Foundation for an interactive discussion as we examine how to advise clients in a world of legal uncertainty.
How to Apply Workshop on June 30th
See the How to Apply workshop schedule, and register to attend one.
How to Apply Workshop on June 22nd
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Celebrate the 2009 Koshland Young Leader Awards
Join us to honor these eight outstanding San Francisco public high school student recipients.
How to Apply Workshop on June 18th
See the How to Apply workshop schedule, and register to attend one.
Celebrate the new Koshland Fellows from North Fair Oaks in Redwood City
Join us in celebrating 13 outstanding community leaders at the Daniel E. Koshland Civic Unity Awards celebration.
Professional Advisor Series: Economic Outlook
Join The San Francisco Foundation and the Institute for Private Investors for a panel discussion as we examine where our economies are headed, when we can expect recovery, and what opportunities and challenges lie on the road ahead. Lunch will be provided.
Call for Entries: 2009 Phelan Award in Printmaking
The San Francisco Foundation is proud to sponsor a variety of artistic awards that help foster individual growth within our community through its Art Awards Program. We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the James D. Phelan Award in Printmaking.
Building a Disaster-Resilient Bay Area: Lessons for Strengthening Vulnerable Communities
Join us for this half-day regional summit that explores factors that enable vulnerable communities to meet their own immediate and long-term needs in disaster; effective approaches to engage communities in preparedness, response, and recovery; and ways to foster disaster preparedness through community-building, organizing, and networking.
Professional Advisor Series: Charitable Trusts and the Financial Meltdown
Join us for the latest session in our ongoing series for professional advisors. We'll discuss options for you and your clients when managing charitable trusts or foundations with severely diminished assets. Lunch will be provided.
Donor Site Visit to Women's Community Clinic
Please join us for a site visit to tour one of the Impact Fund grantees, the Women’s Community Clinic, and to meet its executive director, Carlina Hansen.
Koshland Young Leader Awards Nominations - Deadline extended until April 3rd
The Koshland Young Leader Awards provide financial assistance to San Francisco public high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who would like to go to college. We invite teachers and counselors to nominate outstanding San Francisco public high school juniors for these $7,000 awards.
Call for Entries: 2009 Literary Awards
The San Francisco Foundation is proud to sponsor a variety of artistic awards that help foster individual growth within our community through its Art Awards Program. We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the Jackson, Phelan, and Tanenbaum literary awards.
FAITHS Community Partner and FAITHS Arts and Culture Mini-Grant Programs
Congregations and faith-based organizations are invited to apply for a mini-grant of up to $4,000. FAITHS Community Partner Mini-Grants support the work of congregations and faith-based organizations increasing civic participation and/or providing community services to low-income residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. FAITHS Arts and Culture Mini-grants enhance the exchange of art and ideas within the faith community.
Call for Nominations: 2009 Community Leadership Awards
The San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their particular Bay Area communities. We invite you to nominate outstanding leaders in your community.
Call for Entries: 2009 Phelan Award in Photography
The San Francisco Foundation is proud to sponsor a variety of artistic awards that help foster individual growth within our community through its Art Awards Program. We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the James D. Phelan Award in Photography.
Register for Making Room in the Circle
Parent Services Project (PSP), in partnership with Chabot Community College, is offering a groundbreaking course for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families in early childhood settings.
How to Apply Workshop
The Foundation holds “How to Apply” workshops designed to teach grantseekers the most effective approach to requesting support.
Closed for New Year Holidays
The San Francisco Foundation will be closed on Thursday, January 1st and Friday, January 2nd for the New Year holidays. We will reopen on Monday, January 5th.












