Metta Fund
San Francisco, California · EIN 942992640 · Private foundation
Metta Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.0M in giving and $78.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 381 individual grants from this funder — $15.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Metta Fund funds
Metta Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities, lgbtq people, low-income communities, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Neighborhood Center A NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUSED RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS OF SF'S GROWING OLDER ADULT POPULATION | San Francisco, CA | $350K | 2022 |
| Richmond Neighborhood Center SFNCT'S HEALTHY BEHAVIORS FOR AGING & OLDER ADULTS | San Francisco, CA | $165K | 2024 |
| Cara Education Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $150K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Metta Fund
Metta 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 mettafund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Metta Fund
- Does Metta Fund accept grant applications?
- Metta 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 Metta Fund fund?
- Metta Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Richmond Neighborhood Center, Cara Education Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Metta Fund give in grants?
- Metta Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.9M over 381 grants.
- Where is Metta Fund located?
- Metta Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942992640.
- How can I find foundations similar to Metta Fund?
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