The Foundation Center

what a phenomenal resource! i have a taken as many of there classes as physically possible. the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and provide individualized attention. the center is also a total gem for us research/​library nerds.

I never knew about this place! It was my first time there and I sat down got some assistance on how to use the system and I saw people printing things. I thought wow they even provide free printing! I was taking advantage of that. Since I was sitting next to the printer I just had to reach over and grab the sheets out. Then I decided to stand and saw, ten cents a copy, OMG well my damage wasn’t too bad, $ 1.40. I then realized I only had credit card on me and zero cash. I told the guy there I need to run for some cash real quick he could hold my ID and printed papers if he didn’t trust me on coming back. He said to me you should always carry some cash with you, you shouldn’t have printed if you had no money! Well I’m not 9 years old I think I know all of that and it was obviously my mistake. Besides that, now I KNOW! The resources there are amazing.

The Foundation Center is awesome. I highly recommend it for non-​profits, artists, or anyone seeking grants, funding or related resources.

Only 2 reviews? Wha??? At least they are both 5 stars because this is a 5-​star place. If you have anything to do with nonprofits, this place should be on your radar as the ultimate resource for foundations and grantmaking.
Not only are many of the introductory classes free, they are also great! They instructors are engaging and brilliant. These free classes are terrific jump starts into the world of proposal writing and fundraising. Their foundation database is mindblowing.
I’m moving in a few months, and I wish every town had a Foundation Center.

Fantastic resource for non-​profits. I took 4 free classes on the Foundation Directory, Proposal Writing, Budgets in the past 2 weeks and they were all helpful, if a bit remedial for my current situation. The library is open late on Wed nights which is fantastic for those of us who work a regular non-​development job and can’t afford the premium membership at home. Nice people too.

This is a terrific resource that we are SO lucky to be close to in the Bay Area. If you are doing anything with non-​profits, or seeking a fellowship or grant support for your education this is the place to begin. They’re located downtown, right near Montgomery St. BART and they hold daily free workshops to get your fund raising gears well-​oiled.
I am attending some upcoming workshops and will keep you tuned in, but so far their on line resources are superior to any others I have found.