Funding search · EIN 770266801 · San Francisco, CA

The Susie Tompkins Buell Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

50
grants reported
$1.2M
total given
2021–2023
filing years
$15,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212023. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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3 grants matching “shelving · $150,000

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2023

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2022

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2021

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Red Wine & Blue Education Fund3 grants · $150,000
  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America3 grants · $150,000
  • Global Press Institute3 grants · $125,000
  • Remake3 grants · $125,000
  • Aghaaz Project at Vital Voices Global Partnership1 grant · $100,000
  • Center for Reproductive Rights2 grants · $45,000
  • Spark Reproductive Justice Now2 grants · $30,000
  • Poder in Action2 grants · $30,000
  • The Representation Project1 grant · $25,100
  • Vote Mama Foundation1 grant · $25,000

Giving over time

$402,340
2021
$385,680
2022
$395,720
2023

Grant history

All 50 reported grants, largest first.

  • $100,000

    Aghaaz Project at Vital Voices Global Partnership · Washington, DC · 2022

    Vital voices global partnership invests in women who are taking on the world's greatest challenges.

  • $50,000

    Global Press Institute · Washington, DC · 2023

    Build representative newsrooms that put local women journalists at the forefront of advancing narrative change

  • $50,000

    Planned Parenthood Federation of America · New York, NY · 2023

    To provide comprehensive reproductive health care services, advocate for public policies and ensure access to services and provide sex education

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2023

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

  • $50,000

    Global Press Institute · Washington, DC · 2022

    Build representative newsrooms that put local women journalists at the forefront of advancing narrative change

  • $50,000

    Planned Parenthood Federation of America · New York, NY · 2022

    To provide comprehensive reproductive health care services, advocate for public policies and ensure access to services and provide sex education

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2022

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

  • $50,000

    Remake · San Francisco, CA · 2022

    To get women in the clothing industry paid fairly

  • $50,000

    Planned Parenthood Federation of America · New York, NY · 2021

    To provide comprehensive reproductive health care services, advocate for public policies and ensure access to services and provide sex education

  • $50,000

    Red Wine & Blue Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2021

    National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion

  • $50,000

    Remake · San Francisco, CA · 2021

    To get women in the clothing industry paid fairly

  • $25,100

    The Representation Project · Sacramento, CA · 2022

    The representation project uses the transformative power of storytelling to awaken consciousness around harmful gender stereotypes and norms, shift attitudes and behavior, and transform culture. Were committed to buildi read all
  • $25,000

    Remake · San Francisco, CA · 2023

    To get women in the clothing industry paid fairly

  • $25,000

    Vote Mama Foundation · Amityville, NY · 2023

    Break the structural barriers moms face while running for office, normalize mothers of young children running for office, and equip legislators with the tools they need to advance policies that allow all women and worki read all
  • $25,000

    Voteamerica · San Francisco, CA · 2023

    Uses technology to simplify political engagement and increase voter turnout.

  • $25,000

    Voto Latino Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

    Educates and empowers a new generation of latino voters

  • $25,000

    Center for Reproductive Rights · New York, NY · 2022

    Uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world

  • $25,000

    Public Rights Project · Oakland, CA · 2022

    We close the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities. We work hand in hand with local, state, and tribal governments across the u.s. To equitably enforce laws that protect p read all
  • $25,000

    Global Press Institute · Washington, DC · 2021

    Build representative newsrooms that put local women journalists at the forefront of advancing narrative change

  • $25,000

    Inquiring Systems Inc - Soil Centric · Santa Rosa, CA · 2021

    Training, assistance, business management, and sponsorship services to nonprofits and socially responsible orgs

  • $25,000

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2021

    Allocates philanthropic capital to build an equitable and sustainable future

  • $20,000

    Center for Reproductive Rights · New York, NY · 2021

    Uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world

  • $15,000

    Black Leaders Organizing Communities (Bloc) · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Ensure a high quality of life for black communities in wisconsin

  • $15,000

    Detroit People'S Platform · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Provide resources to relieve the poor, the distress and the under-privileaged on our community

  • $15,000

    Make the Road States-Pa · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    Support communities, reduce oppression and discrimination and help individuals, families and communities to thrive.

  • $15,000

    Mothering Justice · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Organize a diverse leadership of mothers throughout michigan to represent their collective interest

  • $15,000

    Poder in Action · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Training under represented, low income arizonans to engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue from collaborative partnerships and take action to address local issues to shift the landscape of social justice and public read all
  • $15,000

    Spark Reproductive Justice Now · Atlanta, GA · 2023

    Womens healthcare, education and advocacy with an emphasis on queer youth and adults of color

  • $15,000

    We Are Down Home · Greensboro, NC · 2023

    Focus on small town and rural organizing specifically building multi racial base reflective of demographics of the counties and state

  • $15,000

    Houston in Action · Houston, TX · 2021

    Facilitating voter registration, community organizing, and activism

  • $15,000

    Make the Road States · Brooklyn, NY · 2021

    Build political power rooted in working-class latinx communities and organizing to advance progressive political and policy change.

  • $15,000

    Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2021

    Develops and leads grant-making for social justice and human rights issues

  • $15,000

    Poder in Action · Phoenix, AZ · 2021

    Training under represented, low income arizonans to engage stakeholders and take action to address local issues

  • $15,000

    Progressive Leadership Alliance Nevada · Las Vegas, NV · 2021

    Create humane solutions to nevada's problems

  • $15,000

    Spark Reproductive Justice Now · Atlanta, GA · 2021

    Women's healthcare, education, and advocacy

  • $15,000

    Third Sector New England · Boston, MA · 2021

    Provides info and service to build effectiviness of nonprofit organizations

  • $15,000

    Tides Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021

    Grantmaking through funds to accelerate change

  • $15,000

    Working America Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2021

    Educate the public concerning issues of importance to working families

  • $10,000

    Arizona Coalition for Change · Phoenix, AZ · 2023

    Empowers everyday people to transform their community through building civic power, just and equitable schools and safer neighborhoods

  • $10,000

    Asian Community Development Council · Las Vegas, NV · 2023

    To improve the general well-being and education of the asian pacific islander and other ethnic communities; and promote, foster, champion and advocate for asian american and pacific islanders in the greater nevada commu read all
  • $10,000

    Pennsylvania Stands Up Institute · Lancaster, PA · 2023

    Develop transformative leaders in our own neightborhoods to create a multi-racial democracy and build power for working people

  • $10,000

    Wisconsin Conservation Voices-Wisconsin Native Vote Program · Madison, WI · 2023

    To educate citizens and organizations in the techniques of effective participation in government to further conservation goals.

  • $10,000

    For-Site Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022

    Through exhibitions, commissions, artist residencies, and education programs, we support the creation and presentation of art about place.

  • $10,000

    Rights & Democracy Education Fund · Burlington, VT · 2021

    Inform and educate the public about their human rights

  • $10,000

    We Are Down Home · Greensboro, NC · 2021

    Creating multiracial, rural coalitions

  • $1,000

    Church of Saint Raphael · San Rafael, CA · 2021

    Religious organization

  • $720

    Women for Women International · Washington, DC · 2023

    Provide training for women to generate income, improve health, and influence decisions.

  • $720

    Women for Women International · Washington, DC · 2021

    Training women to gain skills, improve health, and influence decisions

  • $620

    Dalmatian Club of America Foundation · Marengo, IL · 2021

    Funding education and health research projects for the benefit of the dalmatian breed and all canines, and providing financial support to dalmatian rescue organizations

  • $580

    Church of Saint Raphael · San Rafael, CA · 2022

    Religious organization

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.