Funders / California
Foundations that fund K-12 schools in California
739 foundations have made 9,028 grants to K-12 schools in California, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 183 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
739
Funders
9,028
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
2023
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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.
Great Public Schools Now — 49 grants to 30 organizations, median $50,000, largest $2,750,000. That is 26% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
New Schools Fund — 36 grants to 14 organizations, median $122,500, largest $750,000. That is 28% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
Butte County Office of Education — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $40,000, largest $40,000. That is 58% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund — 31 grants to 9 organizations, median $150,000, largest $3,175,000. That is 26% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
The 10 funders most focused on K-12 schools in California, out of 739 on record.
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