Stand
San Francisco, California · EIN 943331587 · Private foundation
Based in San Francisco, California, Stand has awarded $1.9M across 26 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Earth Island Institute. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What Stand funds
Stand's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Stand, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Island Institute FOSSIL FUEL NON PROLIFIRATION TREATY | Berkeley, CA | $750K | 2023 |
| Global Energy Monitor DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL REGISTRY OF FOSSIL FUELS | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Amazon Watch INDIGENIOUS PEOPLES MOVEMENT | Oakland, CA | $161K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action Network CARGIL CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Greenpeace Us | Washington, DC | $75K | 2018 |
| Earthrights International | Washington, DC | $75K | 2018 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc CARGIL CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action Network CARGIL CAMPAIGN | San Francisco, CA | $60K | 2024 |
| Climate Access Inc FFNPT SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT - 40500 RESTRICTED GRANT SUPPORT | Scotts Valley, CA | $49K | 2022 |
| Amazon Watch INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MOVEMENT | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2024 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network FFNPT - SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT | Bemdji, MN | $30K | 2022 |
| Climate Access EXTERNAL CHANNEL MESSAGING AUDIT PROJECT | Scotts Valley, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| International Rights Advocates Inc RESEARCH TRIP SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Oxfam - America Inc LAND RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN GUATEMALA | Boston, MA | $24K | 2023 |
| Ecumencial Ministries of Oregon CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $22K | 2023 |
Stand giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Stand
Stand'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 stand.earth.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Stand
- Does Stand accept grant applications?
- Stand'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 Stand fund?
- Stand's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Earth Island Institute, Global Energy Monitor, Amazon Watch. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Stand give in grants?
- Stand reported $573K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 26 grants.
- Where is Stand located?
- Stand is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943331587.
- How can I find foundations similar to Stand?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Stand, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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