Discretion of Philip Cocchiola

Applicants should prioritize alignment with the foundation's stated program areas and cultivate warm introductions through existing grantees, advisors, or program staff; unsolicited proposals are unlikely to be accepted, so relationship-building, demonstrating capacity for significant grants (capital or major operating support), and being visible in the Bay Area philanthropic network are the most practical routes to consideration.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024