Common Future
Oakland, California · EIN 201544255 · Private foundation
Based in Oakland, California, Common Future has awarded $5.2M across 93 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Tides Center. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Common Future funds
Common Future's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, food & agriculture, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Center GRANT FOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | $226K | 2023 |
| Local First Az Foundation Grant for business support orgs | Phoenix, AZ | $125K | 2020 |
| Cincinnati Union Co-op Init Grant for business support orgs | Cincinnati, OH | $125K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Common Future
Common Future's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at commonfuture.co.
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Frequently asked questions about Common Future
- Does Common Future accept grant applications?
- Common Future's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Common Future fund?
- Common Future's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Tides Center, Local First Az Foundation, Cincinnati Union Co-op Init. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Common Future give in grants?
- Common Future reported $3.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 93 grants.
- Where is Common Future located?
- Common Future is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201544255.
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