Foundations that fund organizations in Francisco, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Francisco nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $257K to Francisco organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Francisco around $25K. 0 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Francisco
- $257K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in CA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Francisco organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Cdr Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 3 | $80K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General Financial Support |
| Mako Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support/annual gift |
| June & Julian Foss Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Francisco, California?
The Roots and Wings Foundation Inc, Cdr Johnson Family Foundation Inc, Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation, Mako Foundation, June & Julian Foss Foundation reported grants to Francisco organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Francisco. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.