About the Fund

Gaia Fund is a San Francisco-based family foundation that began awarding charitable grants in 1995. It was established by Christine Russell and Mark Schlesinger, who both serve as its sole trustees and set grantmaking priorities. The Fund’s name was taken from the earth goddess of Greek mythology, reflecting the founders’ interest in environmental issues.

As of December 31, 2003, Gaia Fund had distributed grants totaling $3,250,600, and had net assets of $11,885,330.

Gaia Fund is a member of the Association of Small Foundations, Environmental Grantmakers Association, Jewish Funders Network, and Northern California Grantmakers.