Funders / California

Foundations that fund K-12 schools in California

793 foundations have made 8,872 grants to K-12 schools in California, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 195 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

793

Funders

8,872

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

2023

Organizations in category

  1. Silicon Schools Fund Inc — 91 grants to 36 organizations, median $100,000, largest $508,000. That is 62% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Broad Center — 18 grants to 9 organizations, median $16,500, largest $57,025. That is 69% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Kipp Foundation — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,786,624, largest $4,732,757. That is 89% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. In Christo Vera Educatio — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $58,950, largest $127,700. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Horse Creek Trust — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,000, largest $15,000. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. California Charter Schools Association — 41 grants to 21 organizations, median $35,000, largest $431,000. That is 51% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Children’s Education Initiative — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $50,000, largest $350,000. That is 75% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Reach Higher Foundation — 13 grants to 2 organizations, median $25,000, largest $77,000. That is 52% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $70,000, largest $100,000. That is 71% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Educate78 — 13 grants to 8 organizations, median $70,000, largest $103,250. That is 46% of its California giving. Last grant here 2020; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on K-12 schools in California, out of 793 on record.

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