The organization's charitable and educational purposes include, but are not limited to: the development of, and education of the public with respect to, public policy issues that will improve the quality of live and governance in San Francisco, including the promotion of good government practices, the defense of civil and property rights, preserving election integrity, and fostering civic participation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21K
-98.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$385K
+304.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+61.9% YoY
About Neighbors for a Better San Francisco
Based on IRS filings
Neighbors for a Better San Francisco is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $385K. Net investment income was $27K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,238 | $1,707,269 | $447,090 |
| Revenue | $3,480,341 | $2,865,982 | $1,822,159 |
| Expenses | $5,166,372 | $1,605,803 | $2,049,096 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,728 | $20,720 | $-799 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Inspire SF ($60,000), Asian Pacific American CC ($50,000), Asian Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Pacific American CC San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $50,000 |
| Asian Inc San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $50,000 |
| CA Friends of Tenants Caucus San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $29,500 |
| Inspire SF San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $60,000 |
| Moonstar Charitable Org South SF, CA | See Part IV | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of N CA Concord, CA | See Part IV | $15,000 |
| SF Assn of Realtors Found San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $20,000 |
| SF Parent Coalition Oakland, CA | See Part IV | $50,000 |
| TogetherSF San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $40,000 |
| Voice of San Francisco Inc San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Oberndorf | President & Dir | 1 | — |
| Arthur Patterson | Director | 1 | — |
| Theo Ellington | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Chavez | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy Chan | Director | 1 | — |
| Steven S Lucas | Secretary & CFO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neighbors for a Better San Francisco?
Neighbors for a Better San Francisco is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SAN RAFAEL, CA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Neighbors for a Better San Francisco?
As of 2024, Neighbors for a Better San Francisco holds $21K in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $385K in 2024.
Where does Neighbors for a Better San Francisco operate?
Neighbors for a Better San Francisco has awarded grants in California, Wyoming.
What size grants does Neighbors for a Better San Francisco award?
In 2024, Neighbors for a Better San Francisco awarded 10 grants totaling $385K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Neighbors for a Better San Francisco's EIN?
Neighbors for a Better San Francisco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2339545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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