Our Mission

To establish a renewed ‘sense of place’ for the Union Square Area by supporting diverse artistic, cultural, and culinary programs and projects – and by cultivating a welcoming, caring community for all humankind.

Union Square Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization. Tax ID # 82-2194802

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE Alliance & FOUNDATION

Since 1999, Property owners within the 27-block Union Square Alliance agreed to self assess themselves to enhance the quality of life for the business community, residents, workers, and visitors. The Alliance provides supplemental services in addition to the baseline services the City and County of San Francisco provides. These services include cleaning, safety, streetscapes improvements, and destination marketing.

To go above and beyond, the Union Square Alliance formed the Union Square Foundation in July 2017, a 501C3 charitable organization to raise additional funds for public realm improvements and community events.

Through our Foundation, we have successfully been recipients of several City-wide grants and programs that allow us to execute various community-focused programs such as:

• Union Square in Bloom

• Winter Walk

• Public Music Events

• Lighting Projects throughout the district

• Powell Street Promenade landscaping and upkeep

• Maiden Lane Activations

• Flower Baskets placed around the district