Private foundation · EIN 35-2559691 · San Fransisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pinpoint Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 65 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
65
$1.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
See below
For more info about this foundation, see
Assets
$23M

How to apply

For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org Contact: Emily Johansson Senior Program Offi, 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, Ca, 4155616540 Deadlines: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org Restrictions: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.0M; Part I reports $896K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
March for Moms AssociationBaton Rouge, LAGeneral support$50K
Groundswell FundSan Francisco, CA$20,000 for general operating, $25,000 for birth justice fund$45K
Community Solutions for Children Families and IndividualsGilroy, CASolutions to violence program$38K
Monarch Services- Servicios MonarcaWatsonville, CAGeneral support$38K
Tri-Valley Haven for WomenLivermore, CADomestic violence and sexual assault programs$38K
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CADomestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking programs$38K
A Call to Men the National Association of Men Committed to Ending ViolenceRockville Centre, NYGeneral support$30K
AlteristicAlexandria, VAGeneral support$30K
Black Mamas Matter Alliance IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$30K
Community Violence SolutionsSan Pablo, CAGeneral support$30K
Monterey County Rape Crisis CenterMonterey, CAGeneral support$30K
NewsNapa, CAGeneral support$30K
Pivotal ConnectionsSan Jose, CAGeneral support$30K
Rape Trauma ServicesBurlingame, CAGeneral support$30K
San Francisco Women Against RapeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$30K
Ultraviolet Education FundWashington, DCGeneral support$30K
Verity- Compassion Safety Support a California CorporationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$30K
Californians for the Advancement of MidwiferySan Leandro, CAGeneral support$20K
FIRST Place for YouthLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
FreefromLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
Postpartum Support InternationalPortland, ORGeneral support$20K
Women's Media CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$20K
Bay Area Women Against RapeOakland, CAGeneral support$19K
Community Solutions for Children Families and IndividualsGilroy, CAGeneral support for south bay coalition to end human trafficking$19K
Beyond EmancipationOakland, CAGeneral support$15K
Network on Women in Prison (legal Services for Prisoners With Children)Oakland, CAGeneral support$15K
Tahirih Justice CenterSan Bruno, CAGeneral support$15K
Farm to PantryHealdsburg, CAGeneral support$13K
John Burton Advocates for YouthSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$11K
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAGeneral support$11K
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$11K
Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CADomestic violence and trafficking programs$10K
California Partnership to End Domestic ViolenceSacramento, CAGeneral support$10K
Cora Community Overcoming Relationship AbuseSan Mateo, CAGeneral support$10K
Corner Stone Community Development Corporation (building Futures)San Leandro, CADomestic violence programs$10K
MaitriSanta Clara, CAGeneral support$10K
Next Door Solutions to Domestic ViolenceSan Jose, CAGeneral support$10K
Resist IncBoston, MAGeneral support for birth center equity fund$10K
Ruby's PlaceCastro Valley, CAGeneral support$10K
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Inc (save)Fremont, CAGeneral support$10K
Stand for Families Free of ViolenceConcord, CAGeneral support$10K
Walnut Avenue Family & Women's CenterSanta Cruz, CADomestic violence programs$10K
Young Women's Christian Association of Sonoma CountySanta Rosa, CADomestic violence programs$10K
Panorama GlobalSeattle, WAGeneral support for lift our voices$7,500
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$7,500
Southampton Association IncSouthampton, NYGeneral support$7,500
The University Corporation San Francisco StateSan Francisco, CAGuardian scholars program$6,375
Cal State East Bay Educational FoundationHayward, CARenaissance scholars programs$5,625
San Joseevergreen Community College DistrictSan Jose, CAYouth empowerment strategies for success (yess) program$5,625
San Mateo County Community College DistrictSan Mateo, CAFoster youth programming at canada college$5,625
The Tower Foundation of San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAGuardian scholars program$5,625
Alameda Health System FoundationOakland, CAGeneral support for beloved birth$5,000
Black Women Birthing Justice IncOakland, CAGeneral support$5,000
Commonsense Childbirth IncWinter Garden, FLGeneral support$5,000
The Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges FoundationLos Altos Hills, CATo support kfjc$5,000
Just Detention International IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$4,875
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$3,500
Alliance for Hope InternationalSan Diego, CATraining institute on strangulation prevention$3,000
California State Wildlife FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral support for south bay salt pond restoration project$3,000
Land Trust of Santa Clara ValleyMorgan Hill, CAGeneral support$3,000

By state: California 53 · Louisiana 1 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · Virginia 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Pinpoint Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Fransisco, California, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pinpoint Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org Deadlines: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org.

How much does Pinpoint Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 65 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Pinpoint Foundation give?

California (53 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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