Foundations that fund education in California
These 25 foundations made grants to education in California in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Ahmanson Foundation
- $750,000 to Villa Esperanza Services, Pasadena: Toward construction of an occupational therapy clinic, sports and therapeutic center, and...
- $566,300 to The Ucla Foundation, Los Angeles: For creation of an additional collaborative study area in the biomedical library
- $500,000 to Saint Marks School Altadena Inc, Altadena: Toward phase 1a of the campus master plan: construction of a new preschool facility
How to apply: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry
Deadlines: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Https://theahmansonfoundation.org/letter-of-inquiry/
Koret Foundation
- $1,000,000 to University of California San Francisco Foundation, San Francisco: Vision clinic at the center for vision neuroscience capital campaign
- $500,000 to University of California Berkeley Foundation, Berkeley: Cal mens basketball for office facility updates and scholarship support
- $500,000 to The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Redwood City: Koret program for scholars from israel
How to apply: Information about application procedures for the grant programs of the koret foundation can be found at www.koret.org
Deadlines: Www.koret.org
Restrictions: Www.koret.org
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $500,000 to The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, San Jose: 24-50128 - to provide project support.
- $365,000 to Californians Together, Long Beach: To lead, align, and coordinate advocates, policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders...
- $300,000 to Latino Education Advancement Foundation, San Jose: The leaf center for college success
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
- $111,250 to The Campanile Foundation, San Diego: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $110,000 to The Ucla Foundation, Los Angeles: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $2,500 to Del Sur Educational Foundation, San Diego: General operating grants & matching gifts.
How to apply: Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
Deadlines: October 31st
Restrictions: Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a...
The J Paul Getty Trust
- $491,000 to La Promise Fund, Los Angeles: Pst art: art & science collide
- $175,000 to California Institute of Technology, Pasadena: Pst art: art & science collide
- $140,000 to Pomona College, Claremont: Pst art: art & science collide
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Joseph Drown Foundation
- $250,000 to Great Public Schools Now, Los Angeles: Operating support
- $200,000 to Kipp Socal Public Schools, Los Angeles: Operating support
- $200,000 to Step Up Tutoring, Santa Monica: Operating support
How to apply: Proposals should include: a letter with information about both the organization as a whole and project in particular; a 501(c)(3) tax determination letter from the irs; a budget for both the organization as a whole and the project in particular; the most recent audited financial...
Deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 for board meeting in second month following deadline.
Restrictions: The foundation generally does not provide funds to individuals, endowments, capital campaigns or building funds. The foundation generally does not underwrite annual meetings, conferences or special events, nor does it fund religious...
Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to Iit Roorkee Heritage Foundation, Fremont: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to Roessler-Chadwick Foundation, Palos Verdes Peninsula: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to President-Board of Trustees Santa Clara College, Santa Clara: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Weingart Foundation
- $250,000 to Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, San Bernardino: Support to inland coalition for immigrant justice
- $200,000 to Game Changers Leadership Institute, Ontario: Unrestricted operating support
- $200,000 to Bridge Builders Foundation, Los Angeles: Unrestricted operating support
How to apply: Grants and other program support are designed to improve the capacity and sustainability of organizations to achieve their missions in the areas of health, human services, & education. We give the highest priority to activities that provide greater access to people who are...
Deadlines: Regular grant program and small grants program do not have deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are not made to organizations that discriminate against certain groups or individuals in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability; for...
Analog Devices Foundation
- $25,250 to California Invention Convention, Santa Cruz: General support
- $7,265 to The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, San Jose: General support
- $5,149 to University Preparatory Academy, San Jose: General support
Restrictions: Eligibility guidelines organizations eligible to receive support from the analog devices foundation include: - u.s. Organizations that are registered as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or to which contributions are otherwise tax...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $2,885,380 to University of California San Francisco, San Francisco: 81637 continuing evolving rwjf's evidence for action research program to be relevant and...
- $1,106,173 to Center for Story Based Strategy, Oakland: 82094 using a narrative and story-based strategy to transform cultural mindsets on...
- $666,665 to University of California San Francisco, San Francisco: 80274 engaging patients and communities in the design and delivery of social care...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Atkinson Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services
- $60,000 to Homework Central, San Mateo: General support
- $15,000 to Homework Central, San Mateo: General support
- $15,000 to Healthy Cities Tutoring Inc, San Carlos: General support
How to apply: See www.atkinsonfdn.org
Deadlines: See www.atkinsonfdn.org
Restrictions: Not funded by foundation: grants to ind, grants to doctoral study or research, grants to influence legislation, grants to nat'l or statewide programs, donations to or sponsorship of fundraising or annual campaigns, or grants for films,...
Sierra Health Foundation
- $25,000 to Sacramento Literacy Foundation, Sacramento: President's discretionary
- $25,000 to National Academic Youth Corps, Sacramento: General program
- $25,000 to California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Sacramento: Responsive grants program
How to apply: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Deadlines: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Restrictions: See online information at www.sierrahealth.org
Banc of California Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Taller San Jose Hope Builders, Santa Ana: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
- $25,000 to Epicenter, Santa Ana: The purpose of this grant is to support affordable housing
- $20,000 to Cristo Rey San Diego High School, San Diego: The purpose of this grant is to support community development programs
How to apply: Grant agreement
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $300,000 to New Schools Fund, Oakland: Early Care and Education
- $300,000 to National Equity Project, Oakland: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $300,000 to Semi Foundation, Milpitas: Early Care and Education
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $1,920,700 to California Farmlink, Aptos: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system
- $326,000 to Youth Mentoring Action Network, Upland: Fostering youth development and leadership
- $301,000 to Sustainable Economies Law Center, Oakland: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system, general operating support
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $150,000 to New Teacher Center, City of Industry: Program
- $125,000 to Social Good Fund, Richmond: General operating;program
- $120,000 to American Jewish University, Bel Air: Program
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $100,000 to Social Good Fund, Richmond: A team tech
- $65,000 to Social Good Fund, Richmond: A team tech
- $50,000 to Institute for Curriculum Services, Berkeley: Strengthening k-12 education on jews, judaism, and israel
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation
- $75,000 to Ravenswood Education Foundation, E Palo Alto: Certificated arts teachers and teacher talent initiative for rcsd
- $75,000 to The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Stanford: Sponsorship of bing fling 2025
- $50,000 to San Francisco Conservatory of Music Inc, San Francisco: Distinguished professorship for michael tilson thomas
Sand Hill Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Stanford: Susan ford dorsey family donor advised fund
- $50,000 to Upward Scholars, Redwood City: General support
- $50,000 to Citizen Film Inc, San Francisco: American creed
How to apply: Include verification of irc 501(c)(3) status, activities, references
Deadlines: Revolving
Restrictions: Public charities
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Charitable Trust
- $145,000 to The Ucla Foundation, Los Angeles: General support
- $85,300 to California State University Los Angeles Foundation, Los Angeles: General support
- $85,000 to California State University Long Beach Research Foundation, Long Beach: General support
How to apply: Written applications available at https://ggfdn.org/apply-for-a-grant/
Deadlines: Last business day in march
Restrictions: Must be a united states 501(c)(3) charitable organization with 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) status; further, must be charitable, literary, scientific, or educational organization, connected with the motion picture, television, dramatic, musical,...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $150,000 to Lift Inc, Los Angeles: Lift-la and altamed: financial coaching within pediatric healthcare
- $125,000 to Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation, Arcata: Inclusivity project/ probiz
- $100,000 to California State University Northridge Foundation, Northridge: Csun vita clinic and csu5+ initiative
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $100,000 to 826 Valencia, San Francisco: Black literary achievement club
- $25,000 to Ocean Discovery Institute, San Diego: General support
- $10,000 to 826 Valencia, San Francisco: General support
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Walter and Elise Haas Fund
- $500,000 to Oakland Promise, Oakland: Seven years of general operating support to close the racial and gender wealth gap and...
- $100,000 to Oakland Leaf Foundation, Oakland: One year of general operating support for an organization that is essential to building a...
- $50,000 to Urban Ed Academy, San Francisco: One year of general operating support to create culturally reflective experiences for...
How to apply: Sample form available upon request
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
- $52,000 to Crane School, Santa Barbara: General operating support
- $21,500 to Lompoc Teen Center, Lompoc: General operating support
- $18,000 to Laguna Blanca School, Santa Barbara: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be in letter form and be accompanied by photocopies of the most current federal and state ruling letters showing the applicant to be an organization declared to be a public charity under internal revenue section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3). The application should...
Restrictions: Awards are made in the sole and absolute discretion of the foundation trustees to public charities which foster religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes and to organizations which promote the prevention of cruelty to...
The Presser Foundation
- $3,000 to Long Beach State Foundation, Long Beach: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to San Francisco State University Foundation, San Francisco: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University, San Jose: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
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