General Service Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The General Service Foundation (GSF) is a private family foundation that directs its resources toward advancing social justice and sustainability. Founded and endowed by Clifton and Margaret Musser in 1946, GSF collaborates with nonprofit organizations and emphasizes grassroots communities, as well as leadership by women, people of color, and people with low incomes to drive meaningful change. Based in Berkeley, California, the foundation operates as a small to mid-sized organization within the philanthropic fundraising space. Its work aims to help community-embedded nonprofits thrive by connecting them to broader movements and networks that enable decisive impact. In February 2022, GSF appointed Desiree Flores as Deputy Director, signaling an expansion of its leadership.