Sustainable Futures Fund
Sustainable Futures Fund is a California-based private foundation located in San Francisco. It supports organizations working on environmental sustainability and Jewish causes, and awards grants by invitation only to eligible organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Sustainable Futures Fund at a glance
In short: Sustainable Futures Fund gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,860,000
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -41.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,364
- +87.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $38,097,346
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (11 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% 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 Sustainable Futures Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and describes its grants as invitation-only.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 29588, San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 729-9930
Website: https://www.sustainablefuturesfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sustainable Futures Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc) ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 206 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 56% of grant dollars and California 34%. Indiana received 4%, the District of Columbia 3%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sustainable Futures Fund open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 33 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of 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 $1.2M (2020) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc) Orlando, FL | Contribution to Donor Advised Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Ccof Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Support implementation roadmap to organic and hardship assistance programs | $80,000 |
| National FFA Foundation Indianopolis, IN | Support Agricultural Proficiency Awards | $80,000 |
| California FFA Foundation Galt, CA | Support youth development - fund each of the six regions in ca | $60,000 |
| ALS Network Formerly ALS Association Golden West Chapter Woodland Hills, CA | Support Research and Care Services | $40,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Support Research and Care Services | $40,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | Support Treatment and Research of Leukemia & Lymphoma | $40,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Oakland, CA | Support Distributing Food to Those in Need | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation NY, NY | Support Research and Care Services | $25,000 |
| California 4-H Foundation Davis, CA | Support Animal Science Education and Curriculum | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,097,346 | $2,401,414 | $2,302,862 | $1,860,000 | 33 | $2,149,956 | $2,247,024 | $1,936,215 |
| 2023 | $36,087,079 | $871,061 | $2,096,939 | $1,685,000 | 56 | $2,067,049 | $841,203 | $1,776,755 |
| 2022 | $32,444,212 | $1,026,248 | $1,815,751 | $1,400,000 | 37 | $1,772,148 | $1,001,562 | $1,813,013 |
| 2021 | $40,878,161 | $3,067,477 | $1,840,438 | $1,507,500 | 31 | $2,065,867 | $3,000,362 | $1,914,148 |
| 2020 | $36,625,063 | $859,436 | $1,475,162 | $1,171,000 | 49 | — | $838,820 | $1,566,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sustainable Futures Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 funder’s website describes its purpose as supporting Jewish and environmental causes. It says it seeks organizations with a clear focus on sustainability, a commitment to long-term impact, and strong community engagement.
Its 2024 grants include support for agriculture and organic farming, youth development, food distribution, farmland preservation, and research and care services. For example, the National FFA Foundation says its mission is to further the education and development of FFA members across the agriculture industry. CCOF Foundation says it advances organic agriculture through education, financial support, and growth opportunities for organic professionals. Alameda County Community Food Bank says it pursues a hunger-free community, while Conservation Corps North Bay says it develops youth and conserves natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder made 33 grants totaling $1,860,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the listed awards were $80,000 to CCOF Foundation for an implementation roadmap to organic and hardship assistance programs; $80,000 to National FFA Foundation for agricultural proficiency awards; and $60,000 to California FFA Foundation for youth development across six California regions. A $1,000,000 contribution went to Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc.) for a donor-advised fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine Gold as executive director and Ben Gold-Matejka and David Gold-Matejka as directors.
Sustainable Futures Fund is led by Elaine E Gold, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine E Gold
Executive Director
President, Treasurer & Secretary → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Ben Gold-Matejka
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $16K (2024)
David Gold-Matejka
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $16K (2024)
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 $250K, to Elaine Gold (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Futures Fund
How much does Sustainable Futures Fund give each year?
Sustainable Futures Fund gave $1.9M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 56 grants.
What is Sustainable Futures Fund's typical grant size?
Sustainable Futures Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $56,364, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sustainable Futures Fund that year got $113K on average.
Where does Sustainable Futures Fund give grants?
Sustainable Futures Fund gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Santa Rosa, CA (3 grants), Eureka, CA (3 grants) and Santa Cruz, CA (2 grants).
Does Sustainable Futures Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Sustainable Futures Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Distribution of Food to Those in Need" (4 grants) and "Support Research and Care Services" (3 grants).
Who are Sustainable Futures Fund's largest grantees?
Sustainable Futures Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable (Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc) ($1,000,000), Ccof Foundation ($80,000) and National FFA Foundation ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sustainable Futures Fund?
Sustainable Futures Fund reported $38.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sustainable Futures Fund fund?
The funder’s website describes its purpose as supporting Jewish and environmental causes. It says it seeks organizations with a clear focus on sustainability, a commitment to long-term impact, and strong community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sustainable Futures Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and describes its grants as invitation-only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sustainable Futures Fund's EIN?
Sustainable Futures Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2985416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sustainable Futures 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sustainable Futures Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sustainable-futures-fund-morg_cce70af0d81a4b7d83d9f00361f1934b
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