Golden State Community Foundation

To support programs of charitable organizations, organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 as amended, that promote education, teamwork and self esteem among underserved youth throughout the oakland, san francisco and san jose areas. In support of this mission, the foundation makes contributions to nonprofit charitable and educational organizations of (a) tickets to team basketball games, which the grantee organizations can distribute as part of their charitable activities to underserved youth to provide them with the opportunity to attend a professional basketball game; and (b) grants, which take the form of either general support or specific support grants.