Richmond Community Foundation
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About Richmond Community Foundation
To mobilize the power of connection to build healthy, thriving, and equitable communities.
Focus Areas
housing / Richmond Housing Renovation Programfirst-time homebuyer down payment assistancefinancial coaching and SparkPoint Contra Costatenant rights and homelessness (Housing First)economic development / small business support (Sistas SOAR)policy advocacy and budget justiceneighborhood revitalization (NURVE, Restoring Neighborhoods)
Who They Fund
low-income renters at risk of evictionpeople experiencing homelessnesssmall business owners and local entrepreneursgirls and adolescent young women
About Richmond Community Foundation
Richmond Community Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by a $320,220 grant to Brighter Beginnings in Richmond, a signal of how heavily the foundation leans into local economic development work. The next largest grants also stay close to home and continue that pattern: $128,000 to Cobiz in Richmond and $91,777 to Opportunity Junction in Antioch. Across the recent grants list, the foundation backs community-serving organizations in Richmond and nearby Contra Costa County cities, with economic development appearing repeatedly alongside housing stability, emergency rental assistance, and homeless services. The foundation’s portfolio shows a practical, project-specific style of grantmaking. It supports nonprofit providers, housing organizations, legal aid, medical and community health groups, and local clubs or trusts when their work aligns with community needs. Several grants are tied to housing and rental stability, while others support neighborhood-facing economic opportunity, especially for residents and entrepreneurs in Richmond and surrounding cities. Program descriptions also point to a consistent interest in place-based initiatives, including summer youth enrichment, pooled community response funds, and an initiative focused on Black women and girls in Contra Costa County.
What Richmond Community Foundation Funds
Economic development is a central thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It awarded $60,000 to La Clinica De La Raza in Oakland, $60,000 to Lifelong Medical Care in Berkeley, and $49,000 to Monument Impact in Concord, showing support for organizations that connect economic security with broader community services. Housing stability is another recurring focus. The foundation gave $75,000 to Cch Housing and Homeless Services in Concord and $32,500 to Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services Inc in Richmond, while also funding emergency rental assistance through Northern California Land Trust in Berkeley. It also makes targeted grants for neighborhood and community development, including $35,000 to The Latina Center in Richmond and $30,000 to Acce Institute in Richmond. These awards fit a local pattern of supporting community-based institutions that work directly with residents.
How Richmond Community Foundation Gives
Typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $38,525 at the 75th percentile. That distribution suggests a core of mid-sized awards with some larger grants above the median. The recent list also shows repeat recipients across multiple years, including Brighter Beginnings, Opportunity Junction, and Monument Impact, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Richmond Community Foundation makes program-related investments and funds individuals is false, which fits a foundation-style institutional grantmaker rather than a direct-aid fund. Unsolicited applications are accepted for the Summer Mini-Grant Program and its California Endowment partnership version.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$531K
Total Assets
$6.8M
Total Revenue
$9.1M
Total Expenses
$10M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $39K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$39K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JAMES BECKER
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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