Possibility Labs
Possibility Labs is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) (EIN 85-3989363) that works to shift capital and build a new economy for BIPOC and historically low-income communities. The organization provides fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised funds, and resourcing initiatives to move flexible, trust-based funding and operational support to community-led projects.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Community-led, BIPOC-centered nonprofits working on community and economic justice or related racial/social justice efforts, seeking flexible general operating or capacity support and able to demonstrate organizational impact or partnership with intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Organization is BIPOC-led or serves historically low-income/BIPOC communities.
- • Request is for general operating or flexible capacity support.
- • Demonstrated track record and organizational stability for multi-state or local impact.
- • Existing partnership or experience with fiscal sponsors or regrant intermediaries.
- • Work aligns with community economic development, racial justice, or food/land sovereignty themes.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached 33 states with roughly 73% of dollars going out of the foundation's home state, indicating a national footprint even while California remains a notable share of funding.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 169 distinct recipients and a large count of grants (173), with many different organizations supported and a majority of awards described as general operating support, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover and entry by new organizations (93 new recipients in 2024, about 55%), and while no formal application guidelines are published, the combination of visible new grantees and public contact channels supports a strong likelihood that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
