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What’s Interesting About a New Push to Build Trust Between Communities and Police

On September 16th, Inside Philanthropy reported on new initiatives to foster trust between law enforcement officials and communities of color. The San Francisco Foundation is one of the funders…

2024 End of Year Give Guide: Advancing Racial Equity

...racial equity and their impactful work across various fronts. In this year’s guide, we invite you to explore the inspiring initiatives of organizations dedicated to breaking down barriers and…

Looking back at our 75th anniversary

...the same direction toward a Bay Area where everyone thrives. This year, we shared our story with you in a number of ways, through a timeline, videos, a virtual…

Training – How Bay Area Spent Federal Recovery Dollars

...have already used and plan to use the tools. They discussed ongoing advocacy opportunities for targeted, equity-oriented investments to support low-income Black and Brown communities. Additional Resources: Video Recording:…

SFF Wins Shorty Award for 75th Anniversary Storytelling

...ceremony at Tribeca 360º in New York City. With attendees from all over the world and some of the most distinguished Real Time Academy (RTA) members. Shorty Award winners…

Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room: Race

...Alikhan of John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Maria Hinojosa of The Futuro Media Group, Kareem Alston of the New York Foundation, Darren Walker of Ford Foundation, Jeff…

Oakland Goes Outdoors

...the world to do. (Read Freddy’s story: Breathe Again) Oakland Goes Outdoors is an SFF partnership with the Oakland Public Education Fund, Oakland Unified School District, and Bay Area…

Philanthropy Can Build Power and Bolster Democracy

...Solidarity, Ruben Orduña, Chief of Philanthropy, San Francisco Foundation Conversation Highlights Our goal in holding this series of dialogues is to create a space for donors to reflect and…

Training Community Leaders on Bay Area Equity Atlas – the Power of Data.

...Bay Area-based organizations are using it to move the needle on equity in their communities. Explore news reports that have cited the Atlas and learn about how the tool…

For Nonprofits: Apply for a Grant from the SFF COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund

...use the online resources and no-cost workshops on our COVID-19 Resources page and to check back regularly, as we continue to add new offerings. Organizations whose COVID-19 relief work…

A Return on Investment

...Focused in Times of Upheaval In 1974, during a time of record-high inflation and a 15% drop in our assets (while many other foundations experienced a one-third decline in…