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Seventh Generation Fund

Arcata, California  ·  EIN 680027247  ·  Private foundation

Seventh Generation Fund is a private foundation based in Arcata, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.9M in grants paid and $6.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 562 individual grants from this funder — $16.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.4M
Total assets
562
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Seventh Generation Fund funds

Seventh Generation Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, indigenous, lgbtq people, older adults.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesindigenouslgbtq peopleolder adultswomen girlsyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Seventh Generation Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Duk Duk Goose Inc
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Barrigada, GU$150K2024
Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Lame Deer, MT$100K2024
Tewa Women United
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Santa Cruz, NM$100K2022
Native Movement
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Fairbanks, AK$90K2020
Affiliate Wings - Centro Del Pueblo
SUPPORTING CENTRO DEL PUEBLO.
Arcata, CA$69K2023
Alaska Native Birthworkers Community
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$65K2020
Data for Indigenous Justice
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Anchorage, AK$55K2022
Spirit Foundation
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
Wheaton, IL$55K2022
Walker River Paiute Tribe
EMERGENCY FLOODING SUPPORT TO THE WALKER RIVER PAIUTE TRIBAL COMMUNITY.
Schurz, NV$51K2023
California Indian Basketweavers Association
PRESERVING, PROMOTING AND PERPETUATING TRADITIONAL BASKETWEAVING THROUGH INTERGENERATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER IN CALIFORNIA TRIBES.
Woodland, CA$50K2023
Alaska Native Women's Resource Center
PROVIDING TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TRAUMA.
Fairbanks, AK$50K2023
Native Dads Network
SERVING NATIVE FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, FACILITATING HEALING THROUGH RECONNECTION WITH TRADITIONAL PRACTICES.
Sacramento, CA$50K2023
Wiyot Tribe
THE DUGOUT CANOE PROJECT AT MOURALHERWAQH AND THE DIAGWUTITKHL VILLAGE RESTORATION PROJECT.
Loleta, CA$50K2023
Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coalition (dba Nibezun)
ORGANIZING CAMPS AS SPACES FOR HEALING, CELEBRATING CULTURE AS MEDICINE, AND REVITALIZING AND BRINGING FORWARD WABANAKI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Old Town, ME$50K2023
Tribal Nations Conservation
GATHERING TRIBAL CONSERVATION LEADERS TO ENVISION AND INFORM NATIVE-LED CAPACITY-BUILDING AND FUNDING TRIBES, INTER-TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS AND
District of Colombia, DC$50K2023

Seventh Generation Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$387K
2019$1.0M
2020$1.3M
2022$3.5M
2023$3.7M
2024$5.0M

How to apply for funding from Seventh Generation Fund

Seventh Generation 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. You can review the foundation directly at 7genfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Seventh Generation Fund

Does Seventh Generation Fund accept grant applications?
Seventh Generation 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 Seventh Generation Fund fund?
Seventh Generation Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Duk Duk Goose Inc, Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry, Tewa Women United. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Seventh Generation Fund give in grants?
Seventh Generation Fund reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.1M over 562 grants.
Where is Seventh Generation Fund located?
Seventh Generation Fund is based in Arcata, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680027247.
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About this profile. This page is built from Seventh Generation 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 Seventh Generation Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.