Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund
Preselected recipients only
Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,500. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,500
- Assets$35.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.4 million | 33 | $34.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 31 | $35.5 million |
How to apply
Sustainable Grant Making Partners 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.
What Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $542,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $401,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $62,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Realize Impact - Power to Hydrogen | Research innovative electrolysis technology to produce clean hydrogen from renewable energy sources | $200,500 |
| Nutrition From Water | Research microalgae technology to create nutrient-dense non-GMO nutrition products | $125,000 |
| Realize Impact - Circe Biosciense | Research utilizing microbes to eat carbon dioxide to formulate food product | $100,500 |
| Realize Impact - TandemPV | Research Perovskites to increase solar panel efficiency and durability | $100,500 |
| BioQ Parma Inc | Research reduction of air in medicinal drug delivery to increase patient safety | $100,000 |
| Sparkz Inc | Research coatings to minimize LFP battery cathode degradation | $100,000 |
| CarbonBridge Inc | Research bioreactors to convert polluting waste gases into usable products such as methanol | $100,000 |
| Tyfast Energy Corp | Scientific research on high performance electrolytes for ultra-fast charging and ultralong cycle life batteries. | $75,000 |
| Assistive Technology Development In | Research the optimal clinical methodologies for orthopedic rehabilitation | $75,000 |
| Northwestern University | FOIA Practicum Fund | $62,500 |
| CASA of Contra Costa County | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | Preventing The Weaponization Of Government | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| SOAR for Youth | SOAR 2024 Programs | $25,000 |
| Center for Media Democracy | Strategic Litigation and Research | $25,000 |
| CenterforBiologicalDiversity | 2025 Campaigns to Defend Our Climate | $25,000 |
| Aim High | Aim High Summer Magic: 2024 Summer Enrichment | $20,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Tech Exchange | Tech Exchange-General Support | $15,000 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco | General Support | $15,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | General Support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa Solano | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Count MI Vote Education Fund | General Support | $15,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Marin CASA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Brandeis School | Tzedek Fund 2023-2024 | $1,000 |
| The Brandeis School | Sports Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Gold
- Aaron Gold
Questions people ask
Does Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Gold (President) and Aaron Gold (Director).
What does Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, food and hunger and education.