Craigslist Charitable Fund
Craigslist Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be ending its grantmaking.
Craigslist Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Craigslist Charitable Fund gave $27.8M across 89 grants in 2020 (avg $312K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $27,794,143
- Grants made (2020)
- 89
- Average grant
- $312,294
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Craigslist Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 222 Sutter Street 9Th Fl, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 399-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Craigslist Charitable Fund
Who Craigslist Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($27.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $27.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 89 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 1% to recipients in California, and less than 1% each to recipients in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Iowa. The largest listed grant, to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund in Cincinnati, Ohio, was $26,700,000. Listed California recipients included Electronic Frontier Foundation, Vegan Outreach Inc., and Lark Traditional Arts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 89 grants totaling $27.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $26,700,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $618,487 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $100,000 |
| Vegan Outreach Inc Davis, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $52,500 |
| Lark Traditional Arts Mendocino, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $45,000 |
| Laces Takoma Park, MD | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $24,000 |
| Northside Pet Connection Coulterville, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $18,000 |
| Friends of Calaveras Animal Services Mokelumne Hill, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Animal Community Sonora, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $15,000 |
| Maps San Jose, CA | General Grant Intented to Further Charitable Purpo | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2020 filing reported revenue of $112,042 and expenses of $27,839,723.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $112,042 | $27,839,723 | $27,794,143 | 89 | $112,042 | $794,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Craigslist Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $795K for 2020 — 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 fund’s grant-program description emphasizes ending factory farming and other forms of animal exploitation, and improving planetary health and well-being. It identifies concerns including animal suffering, climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and ocean degradation.
The 2020 grantees described a range of missions. Lark Traditional Arts said it provides education in traditional arts from around the world; LACES said it uses sport and positive role models to support at-risk youth; and Friends of the Animal Community said it cares for cats and dogs without homes and helps find adoptive homes for them. Other grantees included Escuela Bilingue Internacional, which described its mission as providing Spanish-English bilingual education, and Alameda County Community Food Bank, which said it pursues a hunger-free community.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the fund reported 89 grants totaling $27,794,143. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $26,700,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed grants were $26,700,000 and $618,487 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Electronic Frontier Foundation, $52,500 to Vegan Outreach Inc., $45,000 to Lark Traditional Arts, and $24,000 to LACES.
The grant-program information describes a program as active and welcoming global applications, but the 2020 filing is marked as the fund’s final return. Given that filing status, the program information should not be treated as confirmation that applications are currently being accepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed James BuckMaster as Director and President, and Craig Newmark as Director, CFO, and Secretary.
Craigslist Charitable Fund is led by James BuckMaster, Director & President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James BuckMaster
Director & President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Craig Newmark
Director, CFO & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Craigslist Charitable Fund
How much does Craigslist Charitable Fund give each year?
Craigslist Charitable Fund gave $27.8M across 89 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Craigslist Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Craigslist Charitable Fund's median grant in 2020 was $1,500, and its average grant was $312,294, across 89 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Craigslist Charitable Fund give grants?
Craigslist Charitable Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (19 grants), Oakland, CA (18 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Mendocino, CA (3 grants).
Does Craigslist Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Craigslist Charitable Fund's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (89 of 89) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Craigslist Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Craigslist Charitable Fund's largest 2020 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($27,318,487 across 2 grants), Electronic Frontier Foundation ($100,000) and Vegan Outreach Inc ($52,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Craigslist Charitable Fund fund?
The fund’s grant-program description emphasizes ending factory farming and other forms of animal exploitation, and improving planetary health and well-being. It identifies concerns including animal suffering, climate change, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and ocean degradation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Craigslist Charitable Fund?
The foundation stated that it 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 ↑
How much is Craigslist Charitable Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Craigslist Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $795K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Craigslist Charitable Fund's EIN?
Craigslist Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3823367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Craigslist Charitable Fund 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 year 2020
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