Philanthropy Sector

To promote and support the growing and changing field of philanthropy throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, the Foundation will provide capacity - building grants for philanthropic organizations that are invited to apply. Grants will be multi-year and have a matching component in order to leverage the Foundation’s support. 

Current Grants

We grant to a wide range of organizations in accordance with our strategic goals and objectives. In 2009 we made 4 grants totaling $200,000.

View the Philanthropy Sector grants awarded in 2009.

Please note, applications will be accepted by invitation only. For more information contact John R. Killacky at jrk@sff.org or Retha Robinson at rsa@sff.org.

Nonprofit Transitions Fund Supports Intentional Change

September 2009

While Bay Area nonprofits have been resilient, and even grew during recent recessions, they must radically adjust given the scope of the recent recessions. Some face hard decisions about streamlining, merging, consolidating, or even sunsetting. Growth used to be a barometer of success. In the current economic climate, adaptability is a more pertinent measure. As part of The San Francisco Foundation’s emergency response grantmaking, we invite organizations to apply for a grant from the Nonprofit Transitions Fund, providing $350,000 to support serious planning efforts, consultants, due diligence, and other expenses. Read the What's New article to learn more about the Nonprofit Transitions Fund and how to apply by the Monday, October 26, 2009, deadline.

Philanthropy Sector Staff

John R. Killacky [bio]
Program Officer, Arts and Culture

Retha Robinson [bio]
Director, Koshland Program