San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne
Preselected recipients only
San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,750 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $16,500. 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$151,750
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$618,433
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $340,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $340,000 | 27 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $151,750 | 39 | $618,433 |
How to apply
San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $200,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $16,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $16,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $15,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $15,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $12,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $12,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $11,000 |
| Team Paradise Sailing Inc | Adaptive Sailing Program | $10,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $7,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $7,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $7,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $7,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $5,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $5,000 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $4,750 |
| Individual | Olympic Trial | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $3,250 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,500 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,250 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,250 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,250 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $1,250 |
| Individual | Olympic Trials | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Doug Smith
- William Ruh
- Lawrence Finch
- Paul Cayard
- Tom Seip
- Jean LeMieur Not Dir
- Katherine Carraher Not Dir
Questions people ask
Does San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne give?
$151,750 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs San Francisco Challenge dba AmericaOne?
Its 2024 filing lists Doug Smith (Sec/Treas/Dir), William Ruh (Director), Lawrence Finch (Chair/Director) and Paul Cayard (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.