AGENCY
Nonprofit sector business development
San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.
AGENCY
Nonprofit sector business development
San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.
Get announcements about grants, policies and training for San Francisco's not-for-profit workers and businesses.Subscribe
Find funding
Find funding opportunities for arts, youth, employment, health, housing and wellness services in San Francisco.
Permit assistance
Visit the Permit Center (49 South Van Ness) for help with permits.
Starter kit
Information and resources to choose a location, set up your business, and prepare your space.
Consult with a nonprofit specialist
Fill out the form and a case manager will contact you.Submit an interest formResources
New organizations
Register your organization
If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register and renew your registration annually.
Waive permit fees
First Year Free is a new program that waives the cost of many business fees for qualifying businesses.
Office of Small Business
San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Existing organizations
Become a City Supplier
Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City.
Become a City Supplier
Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City.
Business registration information
Guidance on how to renew, update and request a copy of business registration information.
Organizational development
Permits and real estate
Become a City Supplier
Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City.
Real estate: planning and budgeting tools
Free, on-demand templates to support your nonprofit in navigating real estate and financial management needs.
Find out where you can locate your business
Learn what types of businesses are allowed at a particular location in San Francisco
Get your small business permits with a 30-day review
Open a new business or change your business operations.
About
Nonprofits deliver critical services for the most vulnerable in our communities, advance shared and equitable prosperity, and enrich and expand our appreciation of diverse arts and cultures. Approximately 1 in 6 employed residents work for a nonprofit business.
Through its Business Development division, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development provides high-quality direct assistance and programs to help nonprofits start, grow and thrive.
Contact information
Phone
Nonprofit Resource Development Specialist
jerry.trotter@sfgov.org