Sustainable Futures Fund
Preselected recipients only
Sustainable Futures Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$38.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
36% 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 | $1.7 million | 56 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 33 | $38.1 million |
How to apply
Sustainable Futures Fund 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 Sustainable Futures Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $1.0 million |
| California | 26 | $640,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc) | Contribution to donor advised fund | $1.0 million |
| Ccof Foundation | Support implementation roadmap to organic and hardship assistance programs | $80,000 |
| National FFA Foundation | Support agricultural proficiency awards | $80,000 |
| California FFA Foundation | Support youth development - fund each of the six regions in ca | $60,000 |
| ALS Network Formerly ALS Association Golden West Chapter | Support research and care services | $40,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Support research and care services | $40,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Support treatment and research of leukemia & lymphoma | $40,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Support distributing food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Support research and care services | $25,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation | Support animal science education and curriculum | $25,000 |
| California Farmland Trust | Support the preservation of farmland | $25,000 |
| College of the Redwoods Foundation | Support agriculture program | $25,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Butte | Support north state (ca) food bank | $25,000 |
| Conservation Corps North Bay Inc | Support workforce development for young adults | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Food for People (Humbolt County Food Bank) | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| Gardens of Golden Gate Park | Support the conservatory of flowers, japanese tea garden and botanical garden in san francisco's golden gate park | $25,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | Support the golden gate national recreation area | $25,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Support trash free seas program | $25,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | Support sf & marin food pantries | $25,000 |
| Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation | Support park acquisition, preservation and enhancement | $25,000 |
| Ucsf's ALS & Neurodegenerative Disease Center | Support als center | $25,000 |
| Yolo Food Bank | Support distribution of food to those in need | $25,000 |
| California Polytechnic University Foundation | Support cafes-grimm famiy center for organic production and research | $15,000 |
| Organic Farming Research Foundation | Support organic farming | $15,000 |
| Ascfg Research Foundation | Support flower research | $10,000 |
| Ca Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom | Support agricultural education | $10,000 |
| Canine Companions for Indpendence | Support dog training for those in need | $10,000 |
| Foodwise | Support farmers' markets | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Support training guidedogs for the blind | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Support civic information | $10,000 |
| Humbolt Botanical Gardens Foundation | Support the botanical garden in humboldt county, ca | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine Gold
- Ben Gold-Matejka
- David Gold-Matejka
Questions people ask
Does Sustainable Futures Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sustainable Futures Fund give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sustainable Futures Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Elaine Gold (Executive Director), Ben Gold-Matejka (Director) and David Gold-Matejka (Director).
What does Sustainable Futures Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, food and hunger and environment and conservation.