Nonprofit Grant Program

Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area

Focus Areas:

• Addiction recovery
• Violence prevention
• Grief support

Overview:
The Tim Griffith Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations working to promote peaceful communities. The foundation partners with nonprofits serving vulnerable populations affected by addiction, violence, and loss.

Current Status:
Note: As of the website content provided, "We are not currently accepting Grant Applications"

Grant Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS
• Must provide services to those affected by addiction, violence, and loss
• Must provide services that do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, or sexual orientation
• Must provide services within the San Francisco Bay Area
• May apply only once in a 12-month period
• Grants are for one year; no multi-year commitments
• Organizations receiving funding must provide a final report prior to applying for additional funding for a subsequent year

Grant Exclusions:
The foundation does NOT provide grants to:

• Community foundations
• Medical research
• Endowment or capital campaigns
• Individuals
• Youth sports teams
• Sponsorship of individuals for fundraising events
• Religious organizations for religious events or purposes
• Political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns
• Labor groups
• Conferences, galas, charity breakfasts, lunches, dinners, balls
• Indirect costs

Background:
The Tim Griffith Foundation was founded by Stacey Redman after her son Tim was murdered outside a San Francisco Giants baseball game in 2004. The foundation aims to heal and strengthen Bay Area communities by providing support and services to those affected by addiction, violence, and loss.

Recent Grant Recipients (Examples):

• Team Ascent intervention program (provides positive role models and unique opportunities for youth)
• Collaborative Counseling Program at Community and Court Schools of San Mateo County
• Fresh Takes Youth Media Center (Fresh Take Films - a free 34-week film academy for youth)
• Acknowledge Alliance (formerly Cleo Eulau Center)
• Fair Oaks Elementary School
• Kara (grief support)
• Pets in Need
• Redwood City Education Foundation
• Service League of San Mateo County
• StarVista (formerly Youth and Family Enrichment Services)
• Wild Life Associates

How to Apply

Submission Details:

1. Complete the Grant Application form
2. Send all application documents via email (specific email address referenced but not provided in content)

Required Application Materials:

• Copy of the organization's annual budget for the current year
• Copy of the program budget that the Tim Griffith Foundation grant would support, including detailed information on how grant funding will be used
• Most recently completed fiscal year's actual revenue/expenses
• Verification of the organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
• Current list of Board of Directors

Application Frequency:

• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis (when accepting applications)
• Organizations may apply only once in a 12-month period

Post-Award Requirements:

• Organizations must provide a follow-up report within 60 days from the end of the funded program
• Reports are required to help gauge the impact of grant funding
• Final reports are an important factor in future funding decisions
• Future requests for funding are not automatically granted

Important Notes:

• The Tim Griffith Foundation reserves the right to revise grant criteria and/or process at any time
• Resources are limited; applicants should ensure they are a good fit before applying