Gaia Fund
San Francisco, California · EIN 943215541 · Private foundation
Based in San Francisco, California, Gaia Fund has awarded $11.5M across 488 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Promise. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Gaia Fund funds
Gaia Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Promise General Support | Concord, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Ballet Unbound | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2018 |
| American Promise General Support | Concord, MA | $250K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Gaia Fund
Gaia Fund'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 gaiasf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Gaia Fund
- Does Gaia Fund accept grant applications?
- Gaia Fund'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 Gaia Fund fund?
- Gaia Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include American Promise, San Francisco Ballet. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Gaia Fund give in grants?
- Gaia Fund reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.5M over 488 grants.
- Where is Gaia Fund located?
- Gaia Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943215541.
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