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The Hellman Foundation was established in 2011 and is rooted in the legacy of Warren and Chris Hellman, who modeled an approach to philanthropy based on curiosity, respect, and partnership with local communities. The foundation is committed to building equity and opportunity in the San Francisco Bay Area by investing in community-led initiatives through cross-sector collaboration. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $310 million in grants.
 
We are committed to supporting positive change and see the pressing needs that exist now. These needs are the reason we’re changing our funding approach. We have decided to accelerate our giving in the near term, spend all funding and close the foundation’s doors by the end of 2034.
 
This approach will meet urgent community needs, lay the groundwork for systemic change and make it possible for communities in the Bay Area to live fuller lives with access to an abundance of opportunities. Although the Hellman Foundation will close by 2034, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will continue. Please see the FAQ about our spend-down decision.
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  • Home
    • Grantmaking >
      • For Grantseekers
    • Our Founders
    • Our Spend-Down Plan >
      • Strategic Investments >
        • Health Equity
      • FAQ Spend Down
  • Our Grantees
  • Collaborative Change Initiative
    • About the Initiative
    • Launch and Growth Grants
    • Community Panel
    • Capacity Building
    • Awardees >
      • 2024 Awardees >
        • Alameda County MPCAH Birth Worker Capacity Building Project
        • Beloved Youth Collective
        • Recipe4Health
        • The HYPE Center
      • 2022 Awardees >
        • Oakland Postsecondary Education & Workforce Collaborative
        • The Pop-Up Village
        • Ready, Resilient, & Rising! (R3)
      • 2019 Awardees >
        • Alameda Families United CARE
        • Expecting Justice
        • Oakland Ceasefire
      • 2017 Awardees >
        • End Hep C SF
        • Food as Medicine Collaborative
        • Recipe4Health, a project of ALL IN – Alameda County
        • San Francisco Educator Pathway Coalition
      • 2015 Awardees >
        • African American Postsecondary Pathway
        • Home Stretch
        • Little 5 / Big 5
        • Oakland Starting Smart and Strong Initiative
      • 2014 Awardees >
        • CavityFree SF
        • EatSF
    • FAQs for HCCI
  • Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
  • Hellman Fellows
  • Contact Us