Economic Empowerment & Security

East Bay Community Foundation

The East Bay Community Foundation partners with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente works in partnership with our communities, using their collective knowledge to identify and implement creative solutions to difficult community health problems. Additionally they address what's essential to total health such as economic opportunity, affordable housing, safe and supportive schools, and a healthy environment. At this time, Kaiser Permanente Northern California is accepting grant applications by invitation only.

Accepting letters of inquiry: No
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Marin Community Foundation

The goal of MCF’s Buck Family Fund (BFF) is to create equity of opportunity for every resident of Marin. Four key themes have been identified that are central to addressing current inequities which include education, health, the environment, and economic opportunity. The BFF application process utilizes both RFP invitations and open calls for proposals.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: No
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PG&E Corporation Foundation

PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company ("PG&E") are dedicated to building better communities for their employees and customers with a program of charitable giving that addresses critical social, educational and environmental challenges, helping to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all Californians.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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San Francisco Foundation

San Francisco Foundation's mission is to mobilize resources and act as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, foster civic leadership, and promote philanthropy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together with community leaders, nonprofits, and donors, SFF is committed to advancing racial equity and economic inclusion to ensure that everyone in the Bay Area has a chance to attend a good school, get a good job, live in a safe and affordable home, and have a strong political voice.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Silicon Valley Community Foundation advances innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems, engaging donors to make our region and world a better place for all.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Skoll Foundation

The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems

Accepting new applicants: No   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: No
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The California Wellness Foundation

The California Wellness Foundation supports organizations working to increase access to health care, quality education, good jobs, and clean and safe neighborhoods across our state.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Walter & Elise Haas Foundation

The Walter & Elise Haas Fund believes in collaborating with partners whose work provides access and opportunity, building a more equitable community. The Fund invests in Bay Area neighbors because doing so fosters a more just and vibrant society for current and future generations. The Foundation accepts grant proposals in four program areas — the arts, economic security, education, and Jewish Life — as well as for projects concerning Sanfrancisco Parks. Their safety net, legacy, and mission-related special grantmaking areas are not open to unsolicited letters of inquiry.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Wells Fargo Community Investment

Wells Fargo provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the resiliency of their communities and our planet with a focus on supporting nonprofits that strategically align with their funding priorities: financial health, housing affordability, small business growth, and sustainability and environmental justice.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Y&H Soda Foundation

The Y & H Soda Foundation supports nonprofit and Catholic organizations committed to the full participation and prosperity of the underserved in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. If your organization fits within the Foundation's goals, email them with the name of your organization, contact information, and identify which strategic priorities and funding strategies you feel are aligned with your project. Applications are by invitation only.

Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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Zellerbach Family Foundation

The Mission of the Zellerbach Family Foundation is to be a catalyst for constructive social change by initiating and investing in efforts that strengthen families and communities.

Accepting new applicants: Yes   |   Accepting letters of inquiry: Yes
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