Private foundation · EIN 94-2992640
Metta Fund
San Francisco, CA
Metta Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $4.01M in grants and contributions paid across 52 grants, with $78.8M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Justice in Aging, Mission Action and San Francisco Senior and Disability Action.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice in Aging | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Mission Action | San Francisco, CA | San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (sfilen) and the Rapid Response Network (rrn) | $200,000 |
| San Francisco Senior and Disability Action | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Cara Education Fund | Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Mujeres Unitas Y Activas | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders Inc | New York, NY | Diverse Elders Coalition | $175,000 |
| Richmond Neighborhood Center | San Francisco, CA | Sfnct's Healthy Behaviors for Aging & Older Adults | $165,000 |
| Booker T Washington Community Service Center | San Francisco, CA | Equity Community Organizing (eco) Project in San Francisco | $110,000 |
| San Francisco African American Faith-Based Coalition | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $108,000 |
| Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $104,000 |
| Samoan Community Development Center | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $103,000 |
| Aging While Black | Baton Rouge, LA | Building Connections in San Francisco | $100,000 |
| Bend the Arc | New York, NY | Hand in Hand: the Domestic Employers Network | $100,000 |
| Caring Across Generations | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund | Oakland, CA | California Domestic Workers Coalition | $100,000 |
| Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Community Living Campaign | San Francisco, CA | Dignity Fund Coalition | $100,000 |
| Community Tech Network | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Felton Institute | San Francisco, CA | Age Friendly Neighborhood | $100,000 |
| Filipino-American Development Foundation | San Francisco, CA | South of Market Community Action Network | $100,000 |
| Mission Language and Vocational School | San Francisco, CA | Latino Task Force | $100,000 |
| Openhouse | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Pilipino Workers Center | Los Angeles, CA | Homecare Cooperative Initiative | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Rework the Bays Community Caregiving Initiative: San Francisco Pilot | $100,000 |
| Us4us Bayarea | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
The 25 largest of 52 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Metta Fund accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Metta Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Metta Fund give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $4,010,600 in grants and contributions paid (52 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Metta Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Justice in Aging (DC), $225K, Mission Action (CA), $200K, San Francisco Senior and Disability Action (CA), $200K, Cara Education Fund (CA), $175K and Mujeres Unitas Y Activas (CA), $175K.