Friday, December 30, 2011 in the San Francisco Business Times, “Even for charities, the rich get richer, the poor, poorer,” explores the growing gap between nonprofits who have wealthy donors and those that don’t. The San Francisco Foundation provides services to nonprofits to determine their best recourse.
Friday, December 16, 2011 in the Mercury News, “San Pablo to celebrate International Migrants Day,” explains that San Pablo will host a celebration of International Migrants Day, co-sponsored by the Koshland Program of The San Francisco Foundation.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 in the San Francisco Examiner, “Hellman meadow a fitting tribute to local benefactor,” reports on a tribute to Warren Hellman. The meadow will be renamed after Hellman for his significant philanthropic and civic work in San Francisco, including his leadership at The San Francisco Foundation.
Saturday, December 10, 2011 in the Los Altos Patch, “Big open space purchase to preserve ‘Cemex Redwoods’ from development,” discusses one of the largest pieces of unprotected redwood forest left in the Santa Cruz mountains has been preserved from future development with support from a number of organizations, including a $150,000 grant from a donor advised fund [...]
December 2011 in Nob Hill Gazette, “What gives? Giving in to great giving,” discusses end of the year charity requests and different options to consider for charitable giving. The San Francisco Foundation is listed as an organization that provides donor advised fund services accompanied by advice and evaluation to help donors identify organizations that are having a [...]
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 in Philanthropy News Digest, “San Francisco Foundation awards $5 million in safety-net grant,” discusses the generous $5 million in grants awarded by The San Francisco Foundation to a total of 104 nonprofit organizations to causes ranging from low-income populations, mental health services and foreclosure counseling and assistance. The safety net is [...]
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in The Western Addition San Francisco, “Michael Franti – San Francisco CARE ambassador,” profiles the work of Michael Franti and his efforts for goodwill. The San Francisco Foundation bestowed the Community Leadership Award on Franti in 2009.
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 in Philanthropy News Digest, “One Nation Bay Area project offers funding for efforts to strengthen relationships between Muslims and Non-Muslim communities in San Francisco area,” reports on the partnership of The San Francisco Foundation with One Nation Foundation over two years to provide the means for a podium for candid discussion [...]
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 in Contra Costa Times, “Rising bay water could drown marshlands,” reports on a new study finding bay water levels are wiping out shoreline marshes. The San Francisco Foundation provided funding for the study.
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 on Vimeo, “SF Bay Area leaders are honored for community impact,” displays a video of CEO Sandra R. Hernández, M.D. of The San Francisco Foundation discussing the Community Leadership Awards and what encompasses the type of individual selected. TSFF will also bestow the Koshland Young Leader Awards to eight high school [...]