The Faultline Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Faultline Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $220,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$220,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $200,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $200,000 | 13 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 14 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Faultline 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 The Faultline Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $167,500 |
| New York | 2 | $37,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Rights Advocates | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Pr | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Asylum Access | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Global Justice Center | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Prosperity Now | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Center for Justice Accountability | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Center for Gender Refugee Studies | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Accion Opportunity Fund | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Hope Enterprise Corporation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| SaverLife | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Society | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Prospera | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paulette J Meyer
- David A Friedman
Questions people ask
Does The Faultline Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Faultline Foundation give?
$220,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Faultline Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paulette J Meyer (President) and David A Friedman (Director).
What does The Faultline Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and international.