Grants paid in 2025
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $4.0M; Part I reports $2.7M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Justice in AgingWashington, DC | General operating support | $225K |
| Mission ActionSan Francisco, CA | San francisco immigrant legal and education network (sfilen) and the rapid response network (rrn) | $200K |
| San Francisco Senior and Disability ActionSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $200K |
| Cara Education FundOakland, CA | General operating support | $175K |
| Mujeres Unitas y ActivasSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $175K |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY | Diverse elders coalition | $175K |
| Richmond Neighborhood CenterSan Francisco, CA | Sfnct's healthy behaviors for aging & older adults | $165K |
| Booker T Washington Community Service CenterSan Francisco, CA | Equity community organizing (eco) project in san francisco | $110K |
| San Francisco African American Faith-Based CoalitionSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $108K |
| Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior ServicesSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $104K |
| Samoan Community Development CenterSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $103K |
| Aging While BlackBaton Rouge, LA | Building connections in san francisco | $100K |
| Bend the ArcNew York, NY | Hand in hand: the domestic employers network | $100K |
| Caring Across GenerationsNew York, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education FundOakland, CA | California domestic workers coalition | $100K |
| Coalition of Agencies Serving the ElderlySan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $100K |
| Community Living CampaignSan Francisco, CA | Dignity fund coalition | $100K |
| Community Tech NetworkSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $100K |
| Felton InstituteSan Francisco, CA | Age friendly neighborhood | $100K |
| Filipino-American Development FoundationSan Francisco, CA | South of market community action network | $100K |
| Mission Language and Vocational SchoolSan Francisco, CA | Latino task force | $100K |
| OpenhouseSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $100K |
| Pilipino Workers CenterLos Angeles, CA | Homecare cooperative initiative | $100K |
| San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Rework the bays community caregiving initiative: san francisco pilot | $100K |
| Us4us BayareaSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $100K |
| YMCA of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Bayview hunters point ymca's holistic wellness for active older adults | $100K |
| YMCA of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Chinatown ymca's aging well together program | $100K |
| YMCA of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Mission ymca's be, belong, become: aging well together | $100K |
| Community Living CampaignSan Francisco, CA | Sf tech council | $75K |
| Kimochi IncSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $75K |
| National Domestic Workers AllianceNew York, NY | Caring across generations's california care can't wait | $75K |
| Scan FoundationLong Beach, CA | Master plan for aging implementation | $75K |
| Self Help for the ElderlySan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $75K |
| California Department of Health Care ServicesSacramento, CA | Bridging public health and health care services in california | $50K |
| San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Defend california pooled fund | $30K |
| Transgender Gender-Variant Intersex Justice ProjectSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $20K |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders IncNew York, NY | Diverse elders coalition participation in the asa onaging conference 2025 | $18K |
| Community InitiativesOakland, CA | The cornerstone campaign | $10K |
| Meals on Wheels of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Home delivered meals program | $10K |
| Northern California GrantmakersSan Francisco, CA | Ncg's capacity building for the ceo and management team | $10K |
| Instituo de LA RazaSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Community ForwardSan Francisco, CA | Whole person health program planning | $5,000 |
| Community InitiativesOakland, CA | The healing well | $5,000 |
| Community Living CampaignSan Francisco, CA | Neighborhood buddies pilot project | $5,000 |
| Mission Neighborhood Centers IncSan Francisco, CA | Healthy aging and disabilities program | $5,000 |
| Native American Health CenterSan Francisco, CA | Community wellness department's elders program | $5,000 |
| Southwest Community CorporationSan Francisco, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wildflowers InstituteSan Francisco, CA | Chinese elders in the tenderloin survey project | $3,500 |
| Booker T Washington Community Service CenterSan Francisco, CA | Victory club for aging and older adults | $2,500 |
| Catholic CharitiesSan Francisco, CA | Omi senior center | $2,000 |
| Jewish Home and Senior Living FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Sf campus for jewish living | $1,750 |
| Pact IncVallejo, CA | Health related educational scholarships | $1,750 |
By state: California 45 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Louisiana 1
About this foundation
Metta Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Metta Fund accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Metta Fund give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.0M across 52 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Metta Fund give?
California (45 grants), New York (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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