The San Francisco Foundation

The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) leverages resources, expertise, and relationships to achieve shared prosperity and equity in the Bay Area. We bring together partners, new and longstanding, from all corners of the community who strive to ensure equity and opportunity, so that everyone in the region can thrive.

For far too many, opportunity for a better life is out of reach. And too often, opportunities for success are defined by factors that are not in our individual control: the neighborhoods where we grew up, where we went to school, or our parent’s income. A zip code can define the likelihood of whether we’ll earn a college degree, or even how long we will live. Our day-to-day lives should not be defined by race, income, or where we live. Our work is to make opportunity accessible to all, so that everyone can share in the great promise of our democracy and economy.

The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. For 66 years, thanks to the generosity and vision of our individual and institutional donor partners, TSFF has grown its endowment and overall assets to $1.3 billion, and grants $86 million each year.

In all focus areas, we commit our resources, relationships, and the expertise of our staff to build a better Bay Area today and sustain that impact in the future. Together, we can harness the power of community to expand opportunity and create a more equitable future for our region.