Bay Area Democracy FunderS

Founded in 2012, the Bay Area Democracy Funders (BADF) is a network of experts, funders, and friends who identify and amplify the most critical challenges to democracy and identify philanthropic opportunities for foundations and individual donors to support a more functional and representative democracy. BADF is comprised of Bay Area funders, senior advisors, trustees and program officers with deep experience funding groups that bolster democratic norms and reforms through individual grantmaking, private and community foundations, and donor-advised funds.

In partnership with DFN, BADF engages a broad group of Bay Area funders and advocates to the sector and leverages new resources to the democracy field through regular programs and meetings. 

Questions? Contact Carly Straus.

Co-Chairs:

• Carla Bernal, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

• Jack Mahoney, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

BADF is DFN’s first regional affiliate. If you’re interested in starting or joining an affiliate in your region, please contact DFN Program Director Carly Straus.