Philanthropic Ventures Foundation

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What does it look like to invest in a leader? This spring, two Forest & Tree educators took on the wilderness with NOLS ...
05/29/2026

What does it look like to invest in a leader? This spring, two Forest & Tree educators took on the wilderness with NOLS and came back transformed. Read all about it in our May Progress Newsletter at the link below!

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From the classroom to the coast! Thanks to PVF’s Environmental Science Teacher Resource Grant, 5th graders experienced h...
05/05/2026

From the classroom to the coast! Thanks to PVF’s Environmental Science Teacher Resource Grant, 5th graders experienced hands-on learning at science camp. Exploring ecosystems, building community, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Click the link below to see how you can bring this opportunity to your students next year.

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Small choices. Big impact. Click the link below to read our most recent blog about how Plastic Free Fridays is growing a...
04/23/2026

Small choices. Big impact.

Click the link below to read our most recent blog about how Plastic Free Fridays is growing a movement rooted in community, creativity, and conscious consumption.

https://ow.ly/K7Bc50YOgMk

We are proud to present our 2025 Annual Report, now available online at the link below!Image courtesy of the artist, Ama...
04/14/2026

We are proud to present our 2025 Annual Report, now available online at the link below!

Image courtesy of the artist, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, and the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project.

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Hope showed up in Minneapolis. In a guest post by Sheryl Young, PVF San Mateo County Director, and Lilli Rey, Founder of...
03/27/2026

Hope showed up in Minneapolis. In a guest post by Sheryl Young, PVF San Mateo County Director, and Lilli Rey, Founder of Bay Area Border Relief, volunteers share what it looked like to stand alongside families navigating fear, uncertainty, and disruption—offering care, resources, and a reminder that they are not alone. Read more from our March Progress Newsletter at the link below.

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Antoinette Battiste, Chair of the YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula Donor Advised Fund Board, a donor advised fund held at Phila...
03/25/2026

Antoinette Battiste, Chair of the YWCA of the Mid-Peninsula Donor Advised Fund Board, a donor advised fund held at Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, has been named a 2026 Tribute to Women Awards Honoree by YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley!

For four decades, Antoinette has championed the YWCA mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls across the Bay Area. Please join us in celebrating Antoinette for this well-deserved honor! PVF is proud to work with the incredible leaders of our donor advised funds and fiscally sponsored projects. Read more in our latest blog post, linked below!

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Some organizations launch loudly. Others grow steadily, rooted in community.In our latest blog, we highlight Manzanita W...
03/06/2026

Some organizations launch loudly. Others grow steadily, rooted in community.

In our latest blog, we highlight Manzanita Works’ first Annual Report and the meaningful impact they’re creating for essential workers across the Bay Area—from transportation solutions and climate resilience initiatives to programs that help workers show up fully for their jobs and families.

Since 2022, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation has proudly served as Manzanita Works’ fiscal sponsor, helping provide the infrastructure that allows their team to focus on building practical, community-driven solutions.

Read more about the work they’re doing and what’s ahead at the link below.

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Black design is more than a moment—it’s an ecosystem.In our latest guest post, Omari Souza, founder of State of Black De...
03/05/2026

Black design is more than a moment—it’s an ecosystem.

In our latest guest post, Omari Souza, founder of State of Black Design, shares how the organization is building long-term infrastructure for Black designers through mentorship pipelines, industry partnerships, research, and collaborations with HBCUs.

State of Black Design is creating pathways for emerging talent, strengthening professional networks, and ensuring Black designers have the resources to shape the future of the discipline.

Click the link below to read more about their vision for the next generation of design in of February Progress Newsletter.

https://ow.ly/YmRO50YpqKT

“Education isn’t just about grades — it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.”We’re so happy to share the voice of Gr...
02/17/2026

“Education isn’t just about grades — it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.”
We’re so happy to share the voice of Grace Scholar Melody Matavire as she reflects on her journey, challenges, and breakthroughs.

Read her story of courage and growth in our recent blog post, “Reflections from a Grace Scholar: Melody Matavire.” Link below.

https://ow.ly/LjPl50YhbA6

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