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Deadline: Become an SAFSF Member
April 15, 2026 All day
For over 20 years, SAFSF has been the leading national membership organization for philanthropy and impact investors committed to creating an equitable and sustainable food and agriculture system. Our network of nearly 120 member organizations includes foundations, impact investors, community development finance institutions (CDFIs), funding collaboratives, and re-granting organizations.
Join us for great impact if you are a values-aligned funder supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Eligibility
The missions of our members should be in alignment with SAFSF’s own mission and values, as well as the SAFSF Commitment to Racial Justice.
We welcome those organizations and individuals who:
- Operate in alignment with SAFSF’s core values;
- Use grantmaking, lending, or investing as a core strategy to fulfill their mission and relate to SAFSF colleagues as peer funders, not in a fundraising capacity;
- Share SAFSF’s goal of increasing viability of and funding for sustainable agriculture and food system organizations and enterprises;
- Support relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration within SAFSF’s framework;
- Share experiences, perspectives, and expertise with SAFSF colleagues;
- Provide financial support for SAFSF, its programs, and its initiatives; and
- Show an interest in enhancing the reputation of and expanding opportunities for SAFSF.
Participation in SAFSF events and committees is open to all individual donors, executive and program staff, and members of the Board of grantmaking or investment organizations. Development or fundraising staff are not permitted to participate in SAFSF events or to subscribe to our listserv.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed quarterly by our Membership Committee and Board of Directors. Eligible organizations use grantmaking, lending, or investing as core strategies.
To explore SAFSF membership, please connect with Holly at [email protected].
Membership Dues
Member organization annual dues are based on total grantmaking or investment that supports sustainable agriculture and food systems work.
| Annual SAFSF-related grants or investments | Foundations / Investors | Other Funders / Intermediaries |
| <$100,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| $100,000-$249,999 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| $250,000-$499,999 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| $500,000-$999,999 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| $1,000,000-$1,999,999 | $7,500 | $3,750 |
| $2,000,000-$4,999,999 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| >$5,000,000 | $15,000-$60,000 | $7,500 |
