The From Now On Fund is a donor-advised fund established in 2016. Our fund is housed at the Tides Foundation which is a philanthropic partner and nonprofit accelerator dedicated to building a world of shared prosperity and social justice.
Diversity
We believe that welcoming and respecting a diversity of experiences and voices will improve our grant making.
Self-Determination
We believe that more effective and lasting change occurs when individuals and communities are actively engaged in decisions that affect them.
Our People
Jane Schmitz, Director
Jane taught public health at Occidental College from 2011-2019. She is active locally within in her own community and nationally to promote nutrition security for children and families. Jane serves on the Board of Center for Science in the Public Interest. She has a doctoral degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Christy Shi Day, Consultant for the Food Policy Fund
Christy is a seasoned systems thinker, strategic consultant, and process facilitator. She builds capacity in groups for awareness of self and others, to increase alignment and coherence while fully embracing complexity and difference.
Elizabeth Hands, Program Officer
Betsy has extensive experience in leading and managing non-profits, working in community organizing, policy advocacy, environmental sustainability. From Peace Corps volunteer to Montana state legislator, her commitment has been to always include community voices and expertise in decision making. She brings a multi-sectoral lens, expansive thinking, & transparency to her work as program officer.
Our Process
Currently we are not accepting unsolicited requests for grants. For From Now On Fund inquires email jane.schmitz@fnofund.org. To learn more about the Tides Foundation visit their website.