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Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Steven Gold. It holds total assets of $22.8M. Annual income is reported at $8.7M. Total assets have grown from $8K in 2015 to $22.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund has made 133 grants totaling $5.5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $815K in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, District of Columbia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$16K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 133 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, DC.
Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund has distributed a total of $5.5M across 133 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Gold | President | $131K | $72K | $203K |
| Aaron Gold | Director | $8K | $0 | $8K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$22.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$22.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
133
Total Giving
$5.5M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim HighAim High Summer Magic2023 Summer Enrichment | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Schwab CharitableGeneral Support | Orlando, FL | $200K | 2022 |
| New Legacy Hawk - Realize ImpactResearch to develop cost effective electrolysis to produce green hydrogen for fossil free energy storage | Bainbridge Island, WA | $126K | 2023 |
| Saccharo IncResearching cancer therapies | Oakland, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Climate Robotics-Realize ImpactResearch developing mobile biocharge systems to reduce CO2 emissions | Bainbridge Island, WA | $101K | 2023 |
| Algenesis-Realize ImpactResearch for decomposable polyurethane | Bainbridge Island, WA | $101K | 2023 |
| Leap Photovoltaics IncResearch processes to manufacture crystalline silicon solar cells to increase energy performance at reduced cost | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Volexion IncResearching the benefit, application & commercialization potential of nanomaterials in energy storage systems | Evanston, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Basilard Biotech IncResearch deterministic mechanoporation using nanoneedles to inject to eradicate various diseases & genetic disorders | Temecula, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Cellchorus IncResearch in development of AI-based technologies to quantify immune cell function & performance | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| OpensecretsGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal Center IncGeneral Operating Support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Carbix CorporationResearch and development carbon capture devices & utilization of industrial CO2 emissions | Quincy, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Aged DiagnosticsResearching biomarkers that can discriminate steatosis from NASH & separately stage fibrosis from peripheral blood thru methylation sequencing methods | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGeneral Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Project On Government OversightBuilding A More Effective Federal Government | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Trust Women FoundationGeneral Operating Support | Wichita, KS | $25K | 2023 |
| Reporter Committee For Freedom Of PAdvancing press freedom through pro bono legal support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For Media DemocracyStrategic Litigation and Research | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Soar For YouthSOAR 2023 Program | Berkeley, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Be A Mentor IncVirtual Mentoring - Mentor Recruitment | Hayward, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Tech ExchangeGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sf-Marin Food BankGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Redwood Empire Food BankGeneral Support | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Contra Costa SolanoGeneral Operating Support | Concord, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Alameda County Community Food BankGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels San FranciscoGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Larkin Street Youth ServicesGeneral Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American OversightGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| BaykeeperGeneral Operating Support | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsU.S. Litigation Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Brandeis SchoolGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| KqedGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| College Park Girls Volleyball 2023General Support | Pleasant Hill, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Nuvox Pharma LlcResearching the first material to reverse tissue hypoxia | Tucson, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| Earthgrid PbcResearching the feasibility of reducing energy consumption for increasing the penetration rate of plasma tunneling. | Richmond, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| Steelhead Technologies - Realize ImResearch developing hydrogen storage for renewable energy | Bainbridge Island, WA | $126K | 2022 |
| Realize Impact - UbiqdResearch quantum dots to increase solar cell efficiency | Bainbridge Island, WA | $101K | 2022 |
| Global Neighbor IncResearching directed energy floral control to reduce pesticide usage and increase crop yield | Xenia, OH | $100K | 2022 |
| Tyfast Energy CorpScientific research on high performance electrolytes for ultra-fast charging and ultralong cycle life batteries. | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Enzinc IncResearching zinc microsponge energy storage technology to increase battery life, charging capacity & efficiency. | San Anselmo, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Pritzker School Of LawFOIA Practicum Fund | Chicago, IL | $63K | 2022 |
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