Their Story
They started Clif Bar Family Foundation in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas and limited funds. They believe in the wisdom of starting small, seeing what works, and growing it genuinely.

Their Approach
Their theory of positive change is straightforward. Just as they celebrate the interconnections among their funding priorities, they seek to build interconnections among their grantees and support groups that leverage relationships to enhance their influence.

Supporting Collaborative Approaches
- They form vision-driven partnerships to create issue campaigns, like Seed Matters, that will address urgent challenges, take root, and thrive.
- They foster collaboration among experts and stakeholders to create fertile ground for innovation and help strengthen the case for change.
- They encourage small, innovative groups to augment their influence by building networks of organizations with similar priorities.
- They help bring together diverse stakeholders to create unique alliances that can make a difference in today’s challenging policy landscapes

Mission
Clif Bar Family Foundation supports innovative small and mid-sized groups working to strengthen their food system and their communities, enhance public health, and safeguard the environment and natural resources