Funders / California

Foundations that fund literacy and tutoring programs in California

117 foundations have made 878 grants to literacy and tutoring programs in California, with a median grant of $19,688. At least 37 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

117

Funders

878

Grants

$19,688

Median grant

746

Organizations in category

  1. The Zausner Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,000, largest $2,000. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  2. Altrusa International Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,000, largest $8,000. That is 88% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Fore River Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,000, largest $3,000. That is 16% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. BridgeBuilders Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,000, largest $2,500. That is 13% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Eat Learn Play Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $150,000, largest $500,000. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc — 2 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 13% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  7. Kenneth Rainin Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $40,000, largest $200,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Golden State Warriors Community Foundation — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $45,000, largest $100,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. First Eagle Investments Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $3,500. That is 4% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private Family Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $35,375, largest $75,000. That is 3% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on literacy and tutoring programs in California, out of 117 on record.

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