Compton Foundation Inc
Compton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In its final era, it supported work to build political and cultural power across interconnected movements, with gender and racial justice at the heart of its strategies.
Compton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Compton Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,536,282
- +63.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,176
- +25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104,960
- Total assets
- $4,565,007
- -48.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Compton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Bush Street Ste 900, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 391-9001
Website: https://comptonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Compton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Proteus Funds ($100K). Together the top 4 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 54 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in California (92%), Massachusetts (7%), and Vermont (2%). Percentages are rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Compton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $151K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $124K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $939K (2023) to $5.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| see attached Reproductive Justice Berkeley, CA | Reproductive Justice | $292,440 |
| see attached Environment Berkeley, CA | Environment | $280,726 |
| see attached Reparative Action Berkeley, CA | Action | $237,000 |
| see attached Peace Berkeley, CA | Peace | $196,392 |
| see attached Integrative Berkeley, CA | Integrative | $140,324 |
| see attached Democracy Berkeley, CA | Democracy | $107,640 |
| see attached Cross-Movement Berkeley, CA | Cross-movement | $104,960 |
| Proteus Funds Amherst, MA | money in politics | $100,000 |
| see attached Arts Berkeley, CA | Arts | $30,000 |
| see attached Spiritual Awareness Berkeley, CA | Spritual Awareness | $21,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in U.S. dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,565,007 | $241,288 | $3,477,356 | $1,536,282 | 13 | $3,987,984 | — | $217,183 |
| 2023 | $8,846,618 | $291,542 | $3,798,908 | $938,545 | 10 | $6,577,191 | — | $478,504 |
| 2022 | $15,929,078 | $2,000,639 | $4,578,358 | $2,719,146 | 12 | $5,471,125 | $1,407,740 | $947,817 |
| 2021 | $30,091,670 | $2,775,753 | $7,852,383 | $5,764,875 | 10 | $6,811,981 | $2,158,013 | $1,469,231 |
| 2020 | $29,536,306 | $259,731 | $10,687,528 | $3,944,711 | 9 | — | — | $1,511,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Compton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to build political and cultural power that centers racial and gender justice. Its focus areas included peaceful foreign policy, climate solutions, reproductive justice, strong and equitable democracy, and relationship-based repair.
Its 2024 grants included work in reproductive justice, the environment, reparative action, peace, democracy, cross-movement efforts, money in politics, arts, spiritual awareness, and children and youth. Among its grantees, Community Resilience Organizations describes itself as a grassroots organizing hub and technical assistance provider helping communities build local and regional resilience. Shelburne Farms describes its mission as inspiring and cultivating learning for a sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,536,282. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $292,440, with a median of $104,960. Larger grants included $292,440 for Reproductive Justice, $280,726 for Environment, $237,000 for Reparative Action, and $196,392 for Peace. Other listed grants included $100,000 to Proteus Funds for money in politics, $10,000 to Talent Skate Park for children and youth, $10,000 to Community Resilience Organizations for community welfare, and $5,000 to Shelburne Farms.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vanessa Compton as Vice President and Co-chair, Emilie Cortes as Treasurer, Alexandra Toma as Secretary, Jakada Imani as President and Co-chair, and June Wilson as Executive Director.
Compton Foundation Inc is led by Jakada Imani, President & Co-Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jakada Imani
President & Co-Chair
Vice President → President & Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
June Wilson
Executive Director
Executive Director S → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $265K (2024)
Alexandra Toma
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Emilie Cortes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Vanessa Compton
Vice President & Co-Chair
President → Vice President & Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ellen Friedman (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $265K, to June Wilson (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Compton Foundation Inc
How much does Compton Foundation Inc give each year?
Compton Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $939K across 10 grants.
What is Compton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Compton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $104,960, and its average grant was $118,176, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Compton Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Compton Foundation Inc give grants?
Compton Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (9 grants).
Does Compton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Compton Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Compton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Compton Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Proteus Funds ($100,000), Talent Skate Park ($10,000) and Community Resilience Organizations ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Compton Foundation Inc?
Compton Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Compton Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to build political and cultural power that centers racial and gender justice. Its focus areas included peaceful foreign policy, climate solutions, reproductive justice, strong and equitable democracy, and relationship-based repair. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Compton Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Compton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Compton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3142932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Compton Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Compton Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/compton-foundation-inc-morg_f7796251684d4dceb4a8505de3862916
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