Give Where It Matters Most
Your gift is more than a donation—it’s an investment in lasting change.
When you give to the McFadden Finch Foundation, you’re backing local leaders,
grassroots organizations, and community-built solutions across Oakland and the greater
Bay Area. Every dollar helps fuel equity-driven work in neighborhoods that have faced
decades of underinvestment.
This isn’t charity. It’s shared responsibility.
We move your support directly into action through grants, flexible capital, leadership
development, and cultural investment that reflect the needs and vision of the people
doing the work.
Why Give to MFF?
We’re rooted in community. We know where resources are most needed and where
they’ll have the greatest impact.
As a donor, you’re not just funding programs—you’re strengthening:
- Youth leadership and education access
- BIPOC-led nonprofits and small businesses
- Affordable housing and community spaces
- Arts and culture that tell the true story of our neighborhoods
- Policy and research that shift systems, not just symptoms
We move fast, stay accountable, and always keep the community first.
Ways to Give
Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift
Support flexible funding that meets urgent and ongoing needs.
Legacy & Planned Giving
Leave a lasting impact through bequests, charitable trusts, or beneficiary designations.
Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
We accept gifts through DAFs and work with you to align your giving with community priorities.
Major Gifts & Pooled Funds
Join us in bold, long-term investments in housing, youth, culture, and economic equity.
What You Can Expect
- Transparency about how your gift is used
- Regular updates on impact, stories, and opportunities
- Invitations to local events and site visits
- A direct line to the team behind the work
We treat our donors like partners—because that’s what you are.
Join the Movement
Equity is not a trend. It’s a commitment. If you believe in investing in local leadership, creative solutions, and deep community roots, we invite you to join this work.