OUR MISSION
We support imaginative and creative program opportunities that enable youth to obtain a college education and people with mental disabilities to live in non-institutional environments and lead productive lives.
OUR MISSION
We support imaginative and creative program opportunities that enable youth to obtain a college education and people with mental disabilities to live in non-institutional environments and lead productive lives.
What We Fund
We fund college access and success programs that prepare low-income and other disadvantaged students to qualify for college and graduate with a degree.
Independent living programs for people with mental disabilities
We fund programs that help people with mental disabilities live in non-institutional environments and lead productive lives.
Venture Philanthropy Award (VP Award)
The VP Award supports new or early-stage organizations that are developing innovative programs or services to empower low-income, under-represented students to successfully earn a college degree and enter the workforce. The VP Award application process is by invitation only after an initial review of eligibility. The next VP Award application window will be in 2026.
Where We Fund
The foundation makes grants to organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Where We Fund
The foundation makes grants to organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Application Information
Deadlines
In 2024, the foundation will accept grant applications on an invitation-only basis. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted at this time.
VP AWARD
The Venture Philanthropy Award has been selected for 2024-2026. The next application window for this award will be announced in 2025. Please check back here for updated information closer to that time.
Important details
Review our focus areas and guidelines to determine if your request meets the eligibility criteria. If you are not sure if your request is aligned with the focus areas, please contact us.
Grants are awarded for a one-year period and may be extended based on grantee performance and program effectiveness. Only one grant will be made to the same organization in a 12-month period.
Grants are awarded to organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
By the Numbers
grants paid
over 5 years
grantee partners
over 5 years
