Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Grants in this area are by invitation only and are generally made to organizations with whom the Fund has had a long term relationship.
Over the decades, the Haas, Jr. Fund has been a leading supporter of many of the organizations and institutions that make the Bay Area the special place that it is. Today, we’re building on this work through special partnerships and initiatives that create more opportunities for more people to enjoy the benefits of living in this community that we feel privileged to call home.
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy – supporting the transformation of Crissy Field and the Presidio into accessible public parks for the entire community.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art – supporting special exhibitions and programs that bring diverse audiences to San Francisco’s world-class modern art museum.
Team-Up for Youth – supporting efforts to break down barriers to participation in youth sports for thousands of low-income youth in the Bay Area.
University of California, Berkeley – supporting Cal’s work to strengthen academic and athletic excellence, including programs emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion.
San Francisco Beacon Initiative – supporting efforts to create safe, after-school community centers for children, youth and their families throughout San Francisco.
San Francisco Symphony – supporting an ambitious, multiyear, multimedia project called Keeping Score that is aimed at bringing the joy of classical music to more people.
San Francisco Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund – supporting the annual holiday fundraising drive that provides support, recovery and hope for thousands of Bay Area residents in great need.
Critical Assistance (in addition to Season of Sharing Fund) - supporting emergency food, clothing, shelter, transportation and other vital services for very low-income families and individuals.
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With vision and leadership from Evelyn D. Haas and other key museum supporters, the Haas, Jr. Fund helped establish the Evelyn D. Haas Exhibition Fund at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to present major exhibitions with broad public appeal.