Sustainable Futures Fund
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 47-2985416 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$38.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc) | Orlando, FL | Contribution to donor advised fund | $1,000,000 |
| Ccof Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Support implementation roadmap to organic and hardship assistance programs | $80,000 |
| National Ffa Foundation | Indianopolis, IN | Support agricultural proficiency awards | $80,000 |
| California Ffa Foundation | Galt, CA | Support youth development - fund each of the six regions in ca | $60,000 |
| Als Network Formerly Als Association Golden West Chapter | Woodland Hills, CA | Support research and care services | $40,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Support research and care services | $40,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Support treatment and research of leukemia & lymphoma | $40,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Support distributing food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | NY, NY | Support research and care services | $25,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation | Davis, CA | Support animal science education and curriculum | $25,000 |
| California Farmland Trust | Elk Grove, CA | Support the preservation of farmland | $25,000 |
| College of the Redwoods Foundation | Eureka, CA | Support agriculture program | $25,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Butte | Chico, CA | Support north state (ca) food bank | $25,000 |
| Conservation Corps North Bay Inc | Novato, CA | Support workforce development for young adults | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | Concord, CA | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Food for People (Humbolt County Food Bank) | Eureka, CA | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | San Francisco, CA | Support the conservatory of flowers, japanese tea garden and botanical garden in san francisco's golden gate park | $25,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Support the golden gate national recreation area | $25,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Support trash free seas program | $25,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Santa Rosa, CA | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Support sf & marin food pantries | $25,000 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | Support park acquisition, preservation and enhancement | $25,000 |
| Ucsf's Als & Neurodegenerative Disease Center | San Francisco, CA | Support als center | $25,000 |
| Yolo Food Bank | Woodland, CA | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| California Polytechnic University Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Support cafes-grimm famiy center for organic production and research | $15,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Support organic farming | $15,000 |
| Ascfg Research Foundation | Oberlin, OH | Support flower research | $10,000 |
| Ca Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom | Sacramento, CA | Support agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Canine Companions for Indpendence | Santa Rosa, CA | Support dog training for those in need | $10,000 |
| Foodwise | San Francisco, CA | Support farmers' markets | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Support training guidedogs for the blind | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support civic information | $10,000 |
| Humbolt Botanical Gardens Foundation | Eureka, CA | Support the botanical garden in humboldt county, ca | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,860,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $1,685,000 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349100638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2985416
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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