Sand Hill Foundation focuses on local giving, supporting programs within its geographic region spanning from the Pacific Coast to the San Francisco Bay, Daly City to East Palo Alto, with a particular emphasis on San Mateo County. Its mission encompasses building family economic security, promoting mental health and wellness, and advocating for nature and sustainable communities.
The grant program by Sand Hill Foundation aims to fund local organizations that have strong leadership, visionary future plans, and cultures of continuous learning across its focus areas of Opportunity, Wellness, and Environment. They provide funding for a variety of needs including general operations, specific projects, planning, capacity building, and capital needs, aiming to leverage each grant for the highest impact. The Foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis, with a commitment to making decisions within two months. They encourage renewal applications following the conclusion of a prior 12-month grant period and aim to be responsive to the needs of partner organizations within the specified focus areas.
Historically, our funding efforts have been distributed across San Mateo County and the northern part of Santa Clara County. However, following an extensive learning process, Sand Hill Foundation now seeks to strategically collaborate with nonprofit organizations that meet the following criteria: