Metta Fund is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $72.3M. Annual income is reported at $8.8M. COMMUNITY ROOM DESCRIPTION: METTA FUND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BEYOND GRANTMAKING. AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART CONFERENCE CENTER AT NO COST TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS. DURING A NORMAL YEAR, METTA FUND HOSTS DOZENS OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND CAPACTITY-BUILDING EVENTS TO HELP FURTHER ADVANCE NONPROFITS' MISSION. TO EXPAND MEETING ROOM ACCESS, IN 2020, METTA FUND INTENTIONALLY LEASED NEW, MORE CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE SPACE WITH A LARGER CONFERENCE ROOM. THE NEW COMMUNITY ROOM CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 99 PEOPLE IN VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS. IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THE CONVENING SPACE WAS NOT USED FOR MEETINGS OR CONFERENCES. According to available records, Metta Fund has made 198 grants totaling $8.7M, with a median grant of $35K. Annual giving has grown from $2.5M in 2020 to $6.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $350K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
COMMUNITY ROOM DESCRIPTION: METTA FUND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BEYOND GRANTMAKING. AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART CONFERENCE CENTER AT NO COST TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS. DURING A NORMAL YEAR, METTA FUND HOSTS DOZENS OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND CAPACTITY-BUILDING EVENTS TO HELP FURTHER ADVANCE NONPROFITS' MISSION. TO EXPAND MEETING ROOM ACCESS, IN 2020, METTA FUND INTENTIONALLY LEASED NEW, MORE CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE SPACE WITH A LARGER CONFERENCE ROOM. THE NEW COMMUNITY ROOM CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 99 PEOPLE IN VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS. IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THE CONVENING SPACE WAS NOT USED FOR MEETINGS OR CONFERENCES.
Expenses: $201K
COMMUNITY ROOM DESCRIPTION: METTA FUND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY BEYOND GRANTMAKING. AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ITS STATE-OF-THE-ART CONFERENCE CENTER AT NO COST TO LOCAL NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS. DURING A NORMAL YEAR, METTA FUND HOSTS DOZENS OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND CAPACTITY-BUILDING EVENTS TO HELP FURTHER ADVANCE NONPROFITS' MISSION. TO EXPAND MEETING ROOM ACCESS, IN 2020, METTA FUND INTENTIONALLY LEASED NEW, MORE CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE SPACE WITH A LARGER CONFERENCE ROOM. THE NEW COMMUNITY ROOM CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 99 PEOPLE IN VARIOUS ARRANGEMENTS. IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC THE CONVENING SPACE WAS NOT USED FOR MEETINGS OR CONFERENCES. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 198 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Metta Fund has distributed a total of $8.7M across 198 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $350K.
Metta Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Metta Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Y Spears | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $344K | $20K | $364K |
| Kimberly Brandon | CHAIR & DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| James Loyce | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Jarmin Yeh | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Sonia Melara | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
Total Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$71.7M
Fair Market Value
$71.7M
Net Worth
$68.3M
Grants Paid
$3.2M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$2.7M
Distribution Amount
$3.4M
Total: $69.1M
Total Grants
198
Total Giving
$8.7M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomebridgeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| SageTHE DIVERSE ELDERS COALITION | New York, NY | $70K | 2022 |
| PrcGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Richmond Neighborhood CenterA NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUSED RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF SF'S GROWING OLDER ADULT POPULATION | San Francisco, CA | $350K | 2022 |
| Roma Guy |
| SECRETARY & DIRECTOR |
| $25K |
| $0 |
| $25K |
| Joe Hafey | VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR (UNTIL 06/23) | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| John Woodward | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Mujeres Unidas Y ActivasGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| San Francisco, CA |
| $125K |
| 2022 |
| Self-Help For The ElderlyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Kimochi IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| The Scan FoundationMASTER PLAN FOR AGING IMPLEMENTATION | Long Beach, CA | $110K | 2022 |
| Community Tech NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Curry Senior CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of San FranciscoBAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT YMCA'S HOLISTIC WELLNESS FOR ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Golden Gate UniversityWOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS CLINIC'S TOOLKIT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| OpenhouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Steppingstone Adult Day Health CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Shanti ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Community Living CampaignGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Felton InstituteEXPANDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN VIS VALLEY AND SE SAN FRANCISCO | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Bend The ArcHAND IN HAND: THE DOMESTIC EMPLOYERS NETWORK | New York, NY | $70K | 2022 |
| Justice In AgingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesOMI SENIOR CENTER | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Front Porch Communities FoundationWELL CONNECTED ESPANOL | Glendale, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The ElderlyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Mission Neighborhood Centers IncSTRENGTHENING SUPPORT TO STAFF AND THE OLDER ADULTS THEY SERVE | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| National Domestic Workers AllianceCARING ACROSS GENERATIONS | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Regents Of The University Of California Los AngelesECONOMIC SECURITY FOR OLDER ADULTS IN SF AND CA: ASSURING THE ELDER INDEX AS A BENCHMARK | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Samoan Community Development CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Interfaith CouncilIMPROVING SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Senior And Disability ActionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Walk San Francisco FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Cara Education FundSENIOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM: PANDEMIC AND BEYOND | Oakland, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Institute On AgingFRIENDSHIP LINE | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Northern California GrantmakersNCG'S ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WELLNESS WORK | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| American Society On AgingASA RISE FELLOWS ATTENDANCE AT CA4ALL CONFERENCE | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Southwest Community CorporationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| La Casa De Las MadresGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Francisco State University FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH HEALTH RELATED MAJOR/MINOR - DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES & WILLIE L BROWN FELLOWSHIP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Pretrial Diversion ProjectFAMILIES UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM SUPPORT GROUP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Faithful Fools Street MinistryTRAUMA INFORMED SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PROJECT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Family Caregiver AllianceVIDEO CONFERENCING AND LUNCHES FOR THE 2022 SF CAREGIVER CONVERSATION EVENT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Filipino-American Development FoundationMABUHAY HEALTH CENTER | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Five Keys Schools And ProgramsPROJECT HOME FREE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Children'S Council Of San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jewish Home And Senior Living FoundationSF CAMPUS FOR JEWISH LIVING | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2020 |
| Stepping Stone Adult Day Health CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| The Regents Of The University Of California San FranciscoASSESSING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIAL WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH, AND HEALTH CARE USE AMONG OLDER ADULTS | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2020 |
| Covia FoundationWELL CONNECTED ESPANOL | Walnut Creek, CA | $35K | 2020 |
| Grantmakers In AgingGIA'S FUND FOR THE FUTURE | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2020 |
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