Philanthropy Sector Grants 2007

Goal: Provide leadership on diversifying the field of philanthropy with a focus on promoting expanded giving to traditionally underserved communities in the Bay Area.

11 grants totaling $370,000

Objective: Increase the capability and effectiveness of organizations working to diversify philanthropic giving.  Total: $370,000

Bay Area Blacks in Philanthropy
To increase the presence and visibility of African Americans in philanthropy in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
$40,000< 

Changemakers
To support the production of a guidebook for family foundations to deepen their commitment to social change through their philanthropy.
San Francisco
$25,000> 

Foundation Center
To support core operations at the Center's Bay Area office.
San Francisco
$15,000> 

FSG Social Impact Advisors
To support a collaboration of community foundations to develop a model for cost and revenue analysis, along with the development of a database tool for delivery and sharing of information.
Boston
$75,000< 

Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training
To provide core support to this organization that helps social justice nonprofits strengthen their fundraising infrastructure and operations.
Oakland
$15,000

Horizons Foundation
To support the growth and expansion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender philanthropy in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
$20,000

Latino Community Foundation
To provide core operating support to this identity-based fund.
San Francisco
$20,000

Marga Incorporated
To provide support for the Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group.
New York
$25,000> 

National Network of Grantmakers
To provide operating support to develop regional programming that promotes social justice philanthropy and the engagement of people of color in philanthropic leadership positions.
Minneapolis
$20,000

Native Americans in Philanthropy
To support a Bay Area gathering of Native and Tribal nonprofits, foundations, and allies for networking and strategic development.
Minneapolis
$15,000

Northern CaliforniaGrantmakers
To provide core operating support its three core program areas, with a specific focus on the role of learning opportunities and public policy engagement.
San Francisco
$100,000

< Denotes grant term is less than 12 months.