Foundations that fund organizations in San Francisco, Colorado
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for San Francisco nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $280K to San Francisco organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to San Francisco around $30K. 1 of these funders are based in Colorado; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to San Francisco
- $280K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $30K
- Based in CO
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to San Francisco organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation C/O Coatue Management | New York, NY | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Aresty Family Foundation C/O Alfred Dunner | New York, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | For the use of the donee organization |
| The Janus Henderson Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching Gifts |
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 San Francisco, Colorado?
Thomas and Elizabeth Laffont Family Foundation C/O Coatue Management, The Aresty Family Foundation C/O Alfred Dunner, The Janus Henderson Foundation reported grants to San 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 San Francisco. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.