How Alyssia Transitioned from Retail to Career in Education
Through its accredited, flexible college program, grantee Rivet School helped Alyssia transition from a retail job to a career that she loves in education.
Fighting Poverty in the Bay Area
2025 IMPACT
Impacting the Lives of Over 100,000 People
With the support of our community, we invested $34.3 million in poverty-fighting solutions last year.
From our grantees outperforming regional averages to policy changes that expand access to opportunity across the state, discover our 2025 impact and how we measure what matters.
2025 REPORT
Tracking Bay Area Poverty Trends
Each year, we research and publish the latest data on Bay Area poverty so we can identify solutions to address the most pressing challenges facing our region. Our latest report shows that after a decade of decline, poverty has sharply increased in the Bay amidst a rising cost of living and shrinking safety net programs.
Read the research and learn more about how Tipping Point is working to respond to the urgency of rising poverty now and address the systems that keep poverty in place.
Creating Pathways to Prosperity
Find + Fund
Vet the Most Promising Solutions
Our team of experts rigorously vets every investment we make, providing grantees unrestricted funding for poverty-fighting and life-changing solutions.
PARTNER + STRENGTHEN
Provide Tailored Resources Beyond the Dollar
We help organizations increase impact by providing customized support, from strategic planning to leadership development.
Investigate + Change
Influence Policy through Research + Advocacy
Tipping Point prevents poverty by investigating the root causes and changing the conditions that hold poverty in place.
Featured News + Research
- Read More about How Alyssia Transitioned from Retail to Career in Education
- Read More about The Missing Piece in Workforce Training: Making Opportunity Truly Accessible
The Missing Piece in Workforce Training: Making Opportunity Truly Accessible
Tipping Point launched the Opportunity Fund, an earn-and-learn initiative that provides financial support and coaching, to expand pathways to family-sustaining careers for Bay Area residents.
- Read More about Tipping Point and Anthropic Partner to Bring AI to Bay Area Nonprofits
Tipping Point and Anthropic Partner to Bring AI to Bay Area Nonprofits
In partnership with Anthropic, Tipping Point is bringing Bay Area nonprofits cutting-edge AI tools and trainings to increase efficiency and increase impact.
Transformative Change Across Impact Areas
We invest in solutions that support people at critical milestones in their lives: stable housing, a strong start in early childhood, a college degree, and a well-paying job.
