Craigslist Charitable Fund
Craigslist Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 89 grants totaling $27.8M. Net investment income was $112K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$27.8M
Grant Count
89
Avg Grant Size
$312K
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.
About Craigslist Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Craigslist Charitable Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 89 grants totaling $27.8M. Net investment income was $112K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $112,042 |
| Expenses | $27,839,723 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $112,042 |
| Distributable Amount | $794,890 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Craigslist Charitable Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Laces ($24,000), Northside Pet Connection ($18,000), Friends of Calaveras Animal Services ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PLUS Fund Paid Leave for the US San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $1,500 |
| DonorsChooseorg Philadelphia, PA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $866 |
| Alvarado PTA San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $6,000 |
| Alvarado PTA San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $150 |
| Alvarado PTA San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $675 |
| Mill Valley Nursey School Mill Valley, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $150 |
| Glide San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $150 |
| Circus Center San Francisco, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $150 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $6,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | GENERAL GRANT INTENTED TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPO | $300 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James BuckMaster | Director and President | — | — |
| Craig Newmark | Director, CFO and Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Craigslist Charitable Fund?
Craigslist Charitable Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Craigslist Charitable Fund operate?
Craigslist Charitable Fund has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Craigslist Charitable Fund award?
In 2020, Craigslist Charitable Fund awarded 89 grants totaling $27.8M — an average of about $312K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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