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A Community For Everyone
The Haas, Jr. Fund’s founding values—fairness, equality, and opportunity—inspire all our work, including our partnerships to make the Bay Area a stronger community for all people.
A Tradition of Community Building
Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr., loved this special place they called home. They wanted everyone to be able to benefit from all that the Bay Area has to offer.
Today, the Fund continues our founders’ community-building tradition, working with local partners to create places where all people can access the Bay Area’s profound natural beauty and enjoy expanded opportunities to learn, play and grow. The Fund also supports direct services for our neighbors most in need.
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Explore our timeline of key milestones in
Community Initiatives
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2018“This land is your land” -
2017Philanthropy’s role in a challenging time -
201630 years of sharing -
2014Lighting the way for kids and families -
2012Leveling the playing field for undocumented students -
2012Supporting Dreamers at Cal -
2012Toward a fair and inclusive society -
2010Funding equity and diversity for UC Berkeley -
2010Wake up in the woods—in the city -
2010A Great Public Space -
2009America’s Best Idea -
2005Building strength on the field as well as in the classroom -
2001Crissy Field opens -
1999Helping all kids get in the game -
1999Providing critical assistance -
1997More art for more people -
1997A thriving park for all -
1994Creating Beacons of hope -
1994Haas Pavilion -
1989Building a world of public art -
1986A Season of Sharing -
1986Envisioning a park for all people
A community working together can achieve great things.
Walter A. Haas, Jr., Co-Founder