CS Fund is dedicated to protecting and advancing environmental health, cultural and biological diversity, social justice and equity, and democracy.
Our Mission
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 BIPOC and other marginalized communities and our planet.
We seek to create an equitable democracy, achieve a just transition to a regenerative economy and food system, and mitigate climate chaos.
OUR APPROACH
Values-Aligned Grantmaking
Our grantmaking and investing align 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 strive to serve as a partner and resource to our grantees.
Program Areas
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Emerging Technologies
Fighting false solutions and securing precautionary assessment, regulation and oversight
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Food Sovereignty
Building capacity and power in Indigenous communities, communities of color, and social movements
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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
CS Fund educates and organizes other funders to invest in critical, under-resourced fields and organizations.
We bring our voice together with other funders to advocate for critical issues related to our grantmaking.