What is a community foundation?

A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving life within a specific local region.

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advisors

With our ability to accept complex assets and deep philanthropic expertise, we identify customized solutions for your clients' giving needs.

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nonprofits

We offer funding opportunities for nonprofits in the five Bay Area counties that we serve: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo.

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donors

We learn what’s important to you so that we can provide you with customized, expert service to maximize your giving impact.

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Foundation donor Deborah Santana

"As a native San Franciscan, SFF is a perfect fit for my values, my goals as a servant leader, and as a feminist and promoter and defender of women of color."

Foundation donor Deborah Santana

Place Matters: Walking Tour in West Oakland

Sewing the Seeds of Independence

SFF Announces $50M Impact Investing Pool To Deepen Its Commitment to Racial Equity & Economic Inclusion