Ashbury Childrens Foundation
Accepts applications
Ashbury Childrens Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,160 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$63,160
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$154,135
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,500 the year before.
82% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,000 | 12 | $110,978 |
| 2023 | $45,500 | 8 | $139,512 |
| 2024 | $63,160 | 11 | $154,135 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashbury Children's Foundation 3621 Loma Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 359-6605, jminkus@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | Brief letter of request including population served project description project and organizational budget amount requested and IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | March 1 for spring grants September 1 for fall |
| Restrictions | San Francisco Bay Area; 501c3 nonprofit organizations; childcare child development and enrichment activities; maximum 7,500 grant with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis. |
What Ashbury Childrens Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $63,160 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Day Home | Equipment and repairs for childcare program | $10,000 |
| Sunset Coop Nursery School | General support | $7,900 |
| Mission Kids Coop Nursery School | General support equipment and supplies | $5,160 |
| Project Commotion | General support for Las Luciernagas preschool program | $5,100 |
| Mariposa Kids | General support | $5,000 |
| 826 Valencia | General support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Nursery School | General support | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Families | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Francis Childcare Ctr | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Music Center | General support for children and youth programming | $5,000 |
| Raphael House | Furniture and equipment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wylie Adams
- Lara Burns
- Jill Minkus
- Eileen Adams
- Marianne McCarthy
Questions people ask
Does Ashbury Childrens Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1 for spring grants September 1 for fall.
How much does Ashbury Childrens Foundation give?
$63,160 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ashbury Childrens Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wylie Adams (President), Lara Burns (Secretary), Jill Minkus (Treasurer) and Eileen Adams (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ashbury Childrens Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.