The Satterberg Foundation strengthens our communities by promoting a just society and a sustainable environment. Doing this work deepens the interconnection of our family.
Trust-Based Support for Non-Profits
The Satterberg Foundation strengthens our communities by promoting a just society and a sustainable environment. Doing this work deepens the interconnection of our family. Named to honor Elmer and Ruth Satterberg, we have provided over $300 million in grants to non-profit organizations since our founding in 1991.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Get the latest updates on events, resources, policy statements, new hires, advocacy, and more. Read our blog.
Collaboration Powers Satterberg’s Climate Action Fund Grantees
By Neelima Shah and Caroline Miceli These are challenging times to work on climate. From the federal level, concerted rollbacks of climate policy are arresting progress that had gained momentum with the passage of the federal climate legislation (the Inflation...
An Update on the Satterberg Transition
Learning and Collaboration: Reflecting on the Legacy of Mary and Judy Pigott
By Sarah Walczyk Looking back on the legacy of two founding Satterberg Board Members, two words rise to the top: learning and collaboration. With their endless curiosity and strong relational skills, Mary and Judy have done so much to build the ethos of the Satterberg...
Sticking With It: The Story of Satterberg’s Commitment to Racial Justice Funding
By LaShanda Robertson and Sarah Walczyk We’ve read the alarming reports and heard about the disturbing trend from grantee partners: funders are now pulling back on commitments to racial justice funding, especially Black-led organizations. For some in philanthropy,...
