• Philanthropy Rising – Bold Actions TSFF and Donors Are Taking

  On March 6th The San Francisco Foundation hosted “Philanthropy Rising,” a donor peer learning session. This event is part of a series that TSFF has been hosting over the…

• New $875K Loan Supports the Preservation of 2,000 Units of Affordable Housing in Oakland

  We are pleased to announce our latest Program-Related Investment in East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC). Our $875,000 PRI loan will help EBALDC purchase and preserve affordable housing…

• Civic Leadership in Action

  On December 1, 2016 soon after the election The San Francisco Foundation gathered a cross section of Bay Area and California leaders from immigrant legal services, advocacy and organizing…

• Inspiring Local Contractors for a Better Bayview Hunters Point

    On Tuesday, January 24, 2017 The San Francisco Foundation held an informative session on community benefit opportunities for local and national construction contractors in partnership with the San…

• Investment Committee

  Our Investment Committee oversees the investment of our assets and reports to the Board of Trustees, which holds ultimate fiduciary responsibility at the foundation. Learn about our investment strategy…

• Take Action

  Join The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) and be part of a larger community that is committed to building greater racial and economic equity in the region. TSFF is a…

• We Stand United

    The Bay Area has a deep history of activism — of fighting for the rights of immigrants, women, people of color, and the LGBT community — and being…

• New Poll Finds Affordable Housing is a Major Voting Issue for Latinos

  For Immediate Release Contact: Latino Decisions: Matt Barreto [email protected] The Latino Community Foundation: Jacqueline Garcel [email protected], 646.515.8184 The San Francisco Foundation: Gail Fuller [email protected], 415.733.8589 SAN FRANCISCO, CA –…

• The 2017 NPT Power & Influence Top 50

  On August 1, 2017, The NonProfit Times named Fred Blackwell as one of the most influential leaders in their 20th annual NPT Power & Influence Top 50, among those…

• San Francisco Foundation Awards $11.5 Million to Advance Equity

  On July 13, 2017, Philanthropy News Digest reported on The San Francisco Foundation’s announcement of its grants, totaling $11.5 million in support of efforts to advance racial and economic…

• New Equity Grantmaking in a Region of “Enormous Inequality”

  On July 22, 2017, Inside Philanthropy reported on The San Francisco Foundation’s $11.5 million grant announcement and what philanthropy’s role may be in a more equitable region....

• In a Climate of Fear, California Funders Step Up for Immigrants

  On March 14, Inside Philanthropy reported that across the state, public officials from the governor downward have vowed to use their powers to protect immigrant communities. More foundations, including…