Compton Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Compton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $632,282 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $104,960 and the largest $292,440. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$632,282
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$104,960
- Largest grant$292,440
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $938,545 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $938,545 | 10 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $632,282 | 13 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Compton Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Compton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| see attached Reproductive Justice | Reproductive Justice | $292,440 |
| see attached Environment | Environment | $280,726 |
| see attached Reparative Action | Action | $237,000 |
| see attached Peace | Peace | $196,392 |
| see attached Integrative | Integrative | $140,324 |
| see attached Democracy | Democracy | $107,640 |
| see attached Cross-Movement | Cross-movement | $104,960 |
| Proteus Funds | money in politics | $100,000 |
| see attached Arts | Arts | $30,000 |
| see attached Spiritual Awareness | Spritual Awareness | $21,800 |
| Talent Skate Park | Children & Youth | $10,000 |
| Community Resilience Organizations | community welfare | $10,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vanessa Compton
- Emilie Cortes
- Alexandra Toma
- Jakada Imani
- June Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Compton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Compton Foundation Inc give?
$632,282 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $104,960.
Who runs Compton Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vanessa Compton (Vice President and Co-chair), Emilie Cortes (Treasurer), Alexandra Toma (Secretary) and Jakada Imani (President and Co-chair) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Compton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.