Cs Fund
CS Fund is a private foundation based in Petaluma, California, established in 1981 as a pass-through fund for annual gifts of donors. The organization operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting programs with national and international impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.8M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
+29.8% YoY
Grant Count
106
+39.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-7.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cs Fund reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
CS Fund is dedicated to creating an equitable democracy and a just transition to a regenerative economy and food system.
The foundation's specific areas of funding include:
- Emerging technology
- Economic globalization
- Food sovereignty
- Civil liberties
Grantmaking
CS Fund awarded approximately $4.2 million in grants in 2024, distributing 76 grants with an average grant size of $226. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
of $226. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
of $226. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CS Fund supports initiatives across the United States and internationally. Domestic funding extends to multiple states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, and Washington. The foundation also funds work internationally, including in Dar es Salaam.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $6.66 million (as of most recent filing)
- Annual Grants Awarded: $4.2 million (2024)
- Annual Revenue: $5,306,856
- Annual Expenses: $6,381,705
- Expense Ratio: 120.3% of total revenue spent on programs
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,810,159 | $6,661,400 | $6,733,721 |
| Revenue | $7,169,388 | $5,306,856 | $5,246,831 |
| Expenses | $8,082,523 | $6,381,705 | $4,984,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,363,273 | $5,287,396 | $3,784,594 |
| Net Investment Income | $606,224 | $495,789 | $1,327,255 |
| Distributable Amount | $412,289 | $392,016 | $414,149 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Action Group on Erosion Technology and Concentration Inc ($150,000), Center for Constitutional Rights ($115,000), American Economic Liberties Project ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AINA MOMONA HOOLEHUA, HI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC | JUSTICE PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN ECONOMIC LIBERTIES PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | RETHINK TRADE | $100,000 |
| AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE WASHINGTON, DC | LEGAL ACADEMY | $45,000 |
| APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY FUND KNOXVILLE, TN | THE APPALACHIAN REKINDLING PROJECT | $10,000 |
| BEYOND PESTICIDES WASHINGTON, DC | POLLINATOR PROTECTION NETWORK (PPN) | $20,000 |
| BIGFOOT TRAIL ALLIANCE BAYSIDE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $750 |
| CALIFORNIA BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT INGLEWOOD, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $115,000 |
| CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS NEW YORK, NY | DEMOCRACY CONVENING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marise Meynet Stewart — President/Trustee
- Bailey Malone — Executive Director (compensation: $240,196)
The foundation maintains a staff of 6 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYANNE MOTT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL WARSH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,750 |
| CORINNE MEADOWS-EFRAM | VICE-PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 3 | $15,500 |
| MARISE MEYNET STEWART | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 3 | $15,500 |
| TERESA ROBINSON | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,750 |
| KAU'I KELIIPIO | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 1 | $5,750 |
| BAILEY MALONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $254,023 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.csfund.org
- Phone: 707-874-2942
- Address: 245 Kentucky Street, Suite E, Petaluma, CA 94952-2877
- EIN: 95-3607882
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cs Fund fund?
CS Fund is dedicated to creating an equitable democracy and a just transition to a regenerative economy and food system. The foundation's specific areas of funding include: • Emerging technology • Economic globalization • Food sovereignty • Civil liberties
How do I apply for a grant from Cs Fund?
CS Fund awarded approximately $4.2 million in grants in 2024, distributing 76 grants with an average grant size of $226. The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding. The foundation's annual expenses total $6,381,705 against revenue of $5,306,856.
Where does Cs Fund make grants?
CS Fund supports initiatives across the United States and internationally. Domestic funding extends to multiple states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, New York, and Washington. The foundation also funds work internationally, including in Dar es Salaam.
What size grants does Cs Fund award?
In 2024, Cs Fund awarded 106 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Cs Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cs Fund reported a distributable amount of $412K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cs Fund's EIN?
Cs Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3607882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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