CS Fund seeks to create an equitable democracy and achieve a just transition to regenerative economies and food systems.

 

The Problem

The dominant global economic, social, environmental and political systems, policies and practices are not just, equitable, inclusive, healthy or sustainable. These systems are founded on – and continue to advance – white supremacy, oppressive state power, rapacious racial capitalism, and industrialized food systems that cause incredible harm to Indigenous, Black and other marginalized communities and our planet.

OUR APPROACH

Values-Aligned Grantmaking

Our grantmaking aligns with our values, including partnership, integrity, learning, and boldness.

We address critical, under-resourced issues, contend with root causes of problems, and seek systemic solutions.

Our grantmaking is forward thinking and evolves over time, yet is guided by a commitment to multi-year, long-term general and program support.

We serve as a partner and resource to our grantees.

Program Areas

  • Fighting False Solutions

    Stopping techno-fixes and securing precautionary assessment, regulation and oversight

  • Food Sovereignty

    Building capacity and power in Indigenous communities, communities of color, and social movements

  • Just Transitions

    Building intersectional, community-level social and ecological justice

  • Rights and Governance

    Protecting and advancing civil rights and liberties, justice and equity, and democracy

INVESTING

Values-Aligned Investing

CS Fund has a long history of ESG investing. Today, we have embarked on a journey of learning, policy development, and implementation to more closely align our investments with our mission and values.

OUTREACH

Education & Advocacy

We bring our voice together with other funders to advocate for critical issues related to our grantmaking.

CS Fund educates and organizes other funders to invest in critical, under-resourced fields and organizations.