ROSENBERG FOUNDATION
https://ROSENBERGFOUND.ORG
$59.3M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.0M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$9.1M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
214
Grants on File
$43K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
BUSINESS AND GRANT MANAGER
Phone
4156449777
Deadlines
NO DEADLINES.
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES LETTERS OF INQUIRY FOR PUBLIC-INTEREST ADVOCACY EFFORTS THAT WILL HELP MAKE CALIFORNIA A JUST AND ECONOMICALLY INCLUSIVE STATE AS ALIGNED WITH OUR GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES. LETTERS OF INQUIRY FOR PRELIMINARY RESEARCH AND PLANNING ALSO WILL BE ACCEPTED. LETTERS OF INQUIRY SHOULD BE LIMITED TO ONE TO TWO PAGES AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND ITS OBJECTIVES 2) DESCRIPTION OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION 3) TOTAL REQUEST AMOUNT, PROJECT AMOUNT, AND SIZE OF AGENCY BUDGET. APPLICANTS SELECTED FROM THE LETTER OF INQUIRY PROCESS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WILL BE CONTACTED AND GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A FULL PROPOSAL. PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED BY FOUNDATION STAFF AND ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE FOUNDATION WILL ACT SELECTIVELY TO ENSURE THAT THE FOUNDATION'S RESOURCES ARE USED MOST EFFECTIVELY.
Restrictions
IN ITS SOLE PROGRAM AREA, ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS, THE ROSENBERG FOUNDATION CURRENTLY MAKES GRANTS TO FURTHER POLICY REFORM IN THREE PRIORITY AREAS: JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND INTEGRATION, AND JUSTICE FOR FARM WORKERS. PLEASE VISIT OUR GRANT PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH OF THESE AREAS. FIT AND ELIGIBILITY - APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AND NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE; OR PUBLIC AGENTS. 2)FOR ALL PROGRAM AREAS, BE BASED IN OR MANAGING SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES IN CALIFORNIA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $53.6M | $2.6M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $60.1M | $7.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $65.4M | $3.2M | N/A |
| 2022 | $3.3M | $54.2M | $3.2M | 61 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $57.4M | $2.8M | 70 |
| 2024 | $3.5M | $59.3M | $4.3M | 83 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 214 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$15K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$350K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY SILARD | PRESIDENT | $546K |
| PAULA PRETLOW | DIRECTOR | — |
| ALBERT MORENO | DIRECTOR | — |
| HUGO MORALES | DIRECTOR | — |
| SHAUNA MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | — |
| BILL LANN LEE | DIRECTOR | — |
| DANIEL GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| RAJ JAYADEV | DIRECTOR | — |
| JAMEY SPENCER | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARCO HELLMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| CLARA SHIN | DIRECTOR | — |
| BENJAMIN TODD JEALOUS | DIRECTOR | — |
| ROBERT FRIEDMAN | SECOND VICE CHAIR/TREASURER | — |
| PHYLLIS COOK | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | — |
| LATEEFAH SIMON | CHAIR | — |
| RAJ JAYAYADEV | DIRECTOR | — |
| MICK HELLMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| SARAH STEIN | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | — |
| KATE KENDELL | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| JULIE GUTMAN DICKINSON | BOARD MEMBER | — |
Grants Awarded (214 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $350,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CENTRO BINACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO INDIGENA OAXAQUENO | FRESNO, CA | $268,409 | SARAIT MARTINEZ, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| INLAND COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | $268,409 | LIZBETH ABELN, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| ELLA BAKER CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS | OAKLAND, CA | $268,409 | JAMES KING, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $268,409 | YUAN WANG, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $268,409 | PRISCILLA OCEN, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND | RICHMOND, CA | $268,409 | JEAN MELESAINE LEASIOLAGI, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION | OAKLAND, CA | $268,409 | JENNIFER ALEJO, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| CALIFORNIA BLACK POWER NETWORK | LONG BEACH, CA | $268,409 | JAMES WOODSON, 2025-2027 LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP | 2024 |
| ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE | 2024 |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHANEY TURNER (LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP GRANT TO INVIDUAL) | OAKLAND, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| MEDIA JUSTICE | OAKLAND, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ANTI POLICE-TERROR PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FORWARD CHANGE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $166,667 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ARIA SA-ID (LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP GRANT TO INDIVIDUAL) | OAKLAND, CA | $166,666 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| BRANDON ANDERSON (LEADING EDGE FELLOWSHIP GRANT TO INDIVIDUAL) | OAKLAND, CA | $166,666 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GRACE | PASADENA, CA | $166,666 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| TIDES CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NORTH BAY JOBS WITH JUSTICE | SANTA ROSA, CA | $120,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $105,000 | CALIFORNIA BLACK FREEDOM FUND SUPPORT FOR HELPING OTHERS PURSUE EXCELLENCE (HOPE) IN FRESNO | 2024 |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $100,000 | PROJECT SUPPORT | 2023 |