Govern For California

Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.

California State Capitol Building

Calls to Action: CitizensFiscal AffairsPension Spending

337 Letters Of Opposition

Last Thursday, GFC delivered letters to the State Capitol from 337 members of the GFC Network opposing AB 1383, a bill that would boost pension promises to government employees without setting aside sufficient funds to meet those promises.

David Crane

Fiscal AffairsPension Spending

What CalPERS Did Not Report

Consider a scenario where you serve as the CEO of a social services non-profit. Two decades ago, back in 2006, you committed to providing a $500,000 lump-sum retirement payout to a staff member in 2026.

David Crane

BudgetFiscal Affairs

SF Standard: Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors

The governor has spent eight budgets expanding California’s social safety net at a record pace. The money flows back to groups that help advance his political career.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

To counter special interest influence and to support like-minded organizations.