Loud Hound Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Loud Hound Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.8 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $3.0 million. 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$18.8 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$122 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
79% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.3 million | 6 | $136 million |
| 2024 | $18.8 million | 25 | $122 million |
How to apply
Loud Hound Foundation 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.
What Loud Hound Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $5.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support scalable solutions to the problems facing young people and families in poverty | $3.0 million |
| Way to Rise | General support for initiatives in arizona, georgia, nevada, pennsylvania and wisconsin | $2.5 million |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | General support for initiatives in arizona, georgia, nevada, pennsylvania and wisconsin | $1.5 million |
| The Miami Foundation | For general support to newsmatch in arizona, georgia, nevada, pennsylvania, wisconsin | $750,000 |
| Bay Area Community Services | General support to keep oakland housed | $500,000 |
| Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California | General support | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Tides Center | General support to all home | $500,000 |
| Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation | General support | $300,000 |
| 3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic | General support | $250,000 |
| Bay Area Community Services Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Chinatown Community Development Center Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Civic News Company | General support of votebeat's work in arizona, georgia, nevada, pennsylvania and wisconsin | $250,000 |
| East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation | General support | $250,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco | General support | $250,000 |
| Healthright 360 | General support | $250,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General support | $250,000 |
| Mission Economic Development Agency | General support | $250,000 |
| Hamilton Families | General support | $200,000 |
| Internews Network | General support of listening post collective in arizona, georgia, nevada, pennsylvania, wisconsin | $200,000 |
| Central City Hospitality House | General support | $100,000 |
| Dish SF | General support | $100,000 |
| Housing Consortium of the East Bay | General support | $100,000 |
| St Mary's Center | General support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Moritz
- Michael Moritz
- Melissa Narula
- Gretchen Selfridge
Questions people ask
Does Loud Hound Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Loud Hound Foundation give?
$18.8 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Loud Hound Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Moritz (President), Michael Moritz (Secretary; Treasurer), Melissa Narula (Ceo & Assistant Secretary) and Gretchen Selfridge (Audit Chair).
What does Loud Hound Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and housing and homelessness.