The Pine Cone Foundation (PCF) is a 501c3 organization based in the Bay Area with the mission of cultivating a better food future by supporting farming, ranching, fishing, aquaculture, and foodways in California. We are a private family foundation aiming to positively impact the security of our food supply chain in the face of climate change, discrimination, and rising costs.

 
In 2022, we launched our annual Micro-Grant Program to farmers, ranchers, fisheries, and aquaculture purveyors. We’ve distributed 17 grants as of December 2024, which translates to more than $50,000 in contributed funds over three years. In 2025, we aim to distribute six to eight grants from $1,000 to $5,000 to eligible applicants; $30,000 will be allotted for this year’s Micro-Grant Program, an increase from $23,500 in 2024.

 

Our goal is to connect with and support future generations of stewards in our Golden State. The organization was founded in 2015 to honor a beloved family member who passed away, who loved nature, animals, and waterways, but above all, quality time outdoors and a great meal with loved ones.