Quick Summary
Name: San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5.2 million (2024) |
| Grant Range | $6,500 - $1,200,000 |
| Average Grant | Data not available |
| Application Method | Mixed (invitation only for most programs, open application for specific programs) |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.49ers.com/foundation/ Email: foundation@49ers.com Phone: Not publicly listed Address: Santa Clara, CA
Geographic Focus
- San Francisco Bay Area (primary focus)
- National organizations working on social justice issues affecting Bay Area communities
- Historically underserved Bay Area communities
Funding Priorities
- Education & STEAM: Bay Area youth education programs, STEAM curriculum, educator support
- Youth Development: Youth empowerment, youth football and wellness programs (49ers PREP)
- Social Justice: Racial equity initiatives focusing on the Black community, including:
- Community-police relations improvement
- Criminal justice reform
- Education and economic advancement
- Human Services: Family services and youth support programs
What They Don't Fund
Information about exclusions is not publicly available. The foundation focuses specifically on Bay Area youth and education programs.
Application Method
Mixed approach:
- Invitation Only: Most general community grants are by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not generally accepted
- Open Application Programs:
- Social Justice Grants: Applications open periodically (next cycle opens March 2, 2026)
- Follow Your Bliss Educator Grants: Annual open nominations (typically due in April)
- Online portal available at: https://49erscharitablegiving.grantplatform.com/
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