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Craigslist Charitable Fund

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 263823367  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Francisco, California, Craigslist Charitable Fund has awarded $29.9M across 360 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2020. Its largest grant on record went to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$27.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$0
Total assets
360
Grants tracked
2020
Most recent grant

What Craigslist Charitable Fund funds

Craigslist Charitable Fund's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, civil rights & social justice.

Environment & ConservationCivil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Craigslist Charitable Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Cincinnati, OH$26.7M2020
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Cincinnati, OH$618K2020
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Cincinnati, OH$262K2017
Jewish Community Endowment Fund
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
San Francisco, CA$124K2017
Vegan Outreach
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Davis, CA$120K2018
Pro Publica
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
New York, NY$100K2018
Electronic Frontier Foundation
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
San Francisco, CA$100K2020
Center for Investigative Reporting Inc
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Emeryville, CA$100K2017
Propublica
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
New York, NY$100K2017
Community Initiatives
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
San Francisco, CA$100K2017
Electronic Privacy Information Center
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Washington, DC$100K2017
Swords to Plowshares
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
San Francisco, CA$100K2017
Vegan Outreach Inc
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Davis, CA$52K2020
Center for Investigative Reporting Inc
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Emeryville, CA$50K2018
Dc Central Kitchen
GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO
Boston, MA$50K2017

Craigslist Charitable Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$557K
2019$117K
2020$27.8M

How to apply for funding from Craigslist Charitable Fund

Craigslist Charitable Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Craigslist Charitable Fund

Does Craigslist Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Craigslist Charitable Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Craigslist Charitable Fund fund?
Craigslist Charitable Fund's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Craigslist Charitable Fund give in grants?
Craigslist Charitable Fund reported $27.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.9M over 360 grants.
Where is Craigslist Charitable Fund located?
Craigslist Charitable Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263823367.
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About this profile. This page is built from Craigslist Charitable Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Craigslist Charitable Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.