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Yerba Buena Fund is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $37.4M. Annual income is reported at $10.8M. Total assets have grown from $24.7M in 2013 to $37.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Yerba Buena Fund has made 227 grants totaling $5.7M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $2.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.9M distributed across 106 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 114 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 67 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.
Yerba Buena Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 227 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, DC.
Yerba Buena Fund has distributed a total of $5.7M across 227 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
Yerba Buena Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Yerba Buena Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeleine Russell-Shapiro | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $81K | $0 | $81K |
| William H Russell-Shapiro | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Russell-Shapiro | VICE-PRESIDENT, VICE-CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice Russell-Shapiro | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$37.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$37M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
227
Total Giving
$5.7M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
114
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand In HandGENERAL OPERATIONS | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| BonafideGENERAL OPERATIONS | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Middle East PeaceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| African American Cultural Heritag Action FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Project ReboundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Fullerton, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Kingdom Causes BellflowerGOOD SOIL INDUSTRIES | Bellflower, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Alma Backyard FarmsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| ManifestworksGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Silicon ValleyOPERATION DIGNITY | Los Gatos, CA | $72K | 2023 |
| 1951 CoffeeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Berkeley, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| Healthy Hearts InstituteRESTRICTED TO CONTRACT FUNDRAISING SERVICES | Pittsburg, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association Of San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $36K | 2023 |
| Jewish Free Loan AssociationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $36K | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu-ElCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Francisco OperaCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| J Street Education FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Chronicle Season Of SharingGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of SfDOUGH KAHN ISRAEL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Blue Card IncBENEFIT RESIDENTS OF LA | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation And Endowment FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Pruno FundGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Fine Arts Museums Of San FranciscoGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Francisco HeritageGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Twenty Summers IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Provincetown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Suprseed IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Al Otro LadoFAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM | San Ysidro, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeINTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE ON ISRAELI-ARAB ISSUES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Hearts Of Montage Kapalua Bay Associate Emergency Relief FundHEARTS OF MONTAGE | Santa Ana, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| SpurGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Young Center For Immigrant Children'S RightsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ujima Maternity NetworkGENERAL OPERATIONS | Conway, AR | $10K | 2023 |
| Autocare HavenGENERAL OPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SymphonyGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Community Music CenterCAPITAL CAMPAIGNE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boyle Heights BeatGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Contemporary Jewish MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Discovery Eye FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Global Girl MediaLA PROGRAMS | Culver City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| ClockshopGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The MarkupGENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Local FuturesGENERAL OPERATIONS | East Hardwick, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| League To Save Lake TahoeANNUAL BENEFIT | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Urban ForestGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hearts Of Los AngelesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Garden For The EnvironmentGFE | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
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