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Building Bridges
Since 1948, the San Francisco Foundation has championed philanthropy to create a Bay Area where everyone can prosper and thrive. Together with community leaders, nonprofits, donors, and businesses, our collective power fulfills the promise of the Bay – today and for generations to come.
Turn your personal wealth into community wealth
Open a Donor Advised Fund
Donor Advised Fund
A Donor Advised Fund is a flexible charitable giving tool used by individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. It allows you to focus on supporting the causes you care about while enjoying immediate tax benefits. Learn More
Design Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning
We have worked hand-in-hand with individuals and families to create charitable legacies that provide lasting support for causes in the Bay Area and beyond. Drawing on our philanthropic, tax and legal expertise, we will help you design a flexible giving strategy and timeline that works in tandem with the estate planning process. Learn More
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Our Philanthropy and Gift Planning Team
Our Donor Services team and Philanthropic Advisors will work closely with you to design a customized giving plan and assist you in strategic grantmaking. We bring a depth and breadth of knowledge of Bay Area nonprofits doing great work, and we are pleased to share our information with you. Meet Our Team
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For SFF’s 75th’s anniversary in 2023, Governor Newsom shared his reflections on how the foundation has served the Bay Area community over time, and why his own family turned to SFF as a partner in their giving.
Hear why Gov. Newsom’s family partners with SFF for their giving
SFF has worked with our donors and partners to fight for a Bay Area where everyone can prosper and thrive. Your partnership helps us fulfill the promise of the Bay today – and for generations to come.
Learn how SFF helped the Riddell family design an outdoor education program in Oakland
Contact Us
Our donor services team is happy to assist you with any questions you might have. Please contact Pamela Doherty at pdoherty[at]sff.org or
call (415) 733-8521.