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 2007 we made 11 grants worth more than $370,000.

View the Philanthropy Sector 2007 Grants.

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.

Philanthropy Sector Staff

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

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Retha Robinson [bio]
Director, Koshland Program

Philanthropy Sector Goal and Objective

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

Objective
Increase the capability and effectiveness of organizations working to diversify philanthropic giving.