Pinpoint Foundation
Accepts applications
Pinpoint Foundation is a private foundation in San Fransisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $895,750 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$895,750
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 91 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $895,750 | 65 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Emily Johansson Senior Program Offi 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 561-6540 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org |
What Pinpoint Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | $779,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $37,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $31,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March for Moms Association | General support | $50,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | $20,000 for general operating, $25,000 for birth justice fund | $45,000 |
| Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals | Solutions to violence program | $37,500 |
| Monarch Services- Servicios Monarca | General support | $37,500 |
| Tri-Valley Haven for Women | Domestic violence and sexual assault programs | $37,500 |
| YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley | Domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking programs | $37,500 |
| A Call to Men the National Association of Men Committed to Ending Violence | General support | $30,000 |
| Alteristic | General support | $30,000 |
| Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Violence Solutions | General support | $30,000 |
| Monterey County Rape Crisis Center | General support | $30,000 |
| News | General support | $30,000 |
| Pivotal Connections | General support | $30,000 |
| Rape Trauma Services | General support | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Women Against Rape | General support | $30,000 |
| Ultraviolet Education Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Verity- Compassion Safety Support A California Corporation | General support | $30,000 |
| Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery | General support | $20,000 |
| First Place for Youth | General support | $20,000 |
| Freefrom | General support | $20,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | General support | $20,000 |
| Women's Media Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Bay Area Women Against Rape | General support | $18,750 |
| Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals | General support for south bay coalition to end human trafficking | $18,750 |
| Beyond Emancipation | General support | $15,000 |
| Network on Women in Prison (Legal Services for Prisoners With Children) | General support | $15,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Farm to Pantry | General support | $12,500 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | General support | $11,250 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General support | $11,250 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General support | $11,250 |
| Asian Americans for Community Involvement of Santa Clara County | Domestic violence and trafficking programs | $10,000 |
| California Partnership to End Domestic Violence | General support | $10,000 |
| Cora Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse | General support | $10,000 |
| Corner Stone Community Development Corporation (Building Futures) | Domestic violence programs | $10,000 |
| Maitri | General support | $10,000 |
| Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence | General support | $10,000 |
| Resist Inc | General support for birth center equity fund | $10,000 |
| Ruby's Place | General support | $10,000 |
| Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Inc (Save) | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amanda Peiffer
- Chris Peiffer
Questions people ask
Does Pinpoint Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For more info about this foundation, see www.pinpointfoundation.org.
How much does Pinpoint Foundation give?
$895,750 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pinpoint Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amanda Peiffer (President) and Chris Peiffer (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does Pinpoint Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.