Effort Initiative Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Effort Initiative Corporation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,517 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,405 and the largest $13,596. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,517
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,405
- Largest grant$13,596
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,886 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,809 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $57,886 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $49,517 | 17 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Effort Initiative Corporation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Effort Initiative Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $45,349 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $468 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | EIC Senior Programs | $13,596 |
| Friends of Oakland Public Library | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Early Intervention on De | Contribution to General Fund | $7,600 |
| GlobalGiving | Contribution to the General Fund. | $3,200 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | EIC Language Program | $2,148 |
| Evergreen Valley High School ASB | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Daly City Dolphins | Contribution to General Fund | $1,405 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Open Tai Chi Foundation | Contribution to the General Fund. | $1,000 |
| Beach Parents Association | Contribution to General Fund | $800 |
| Moose Charities | Contribution to General Fund | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $468 |
| Calvary Cross Church | Contribution to General Fund | $400 |
| Felton Institute | Contribution to the General Fund. | $300 |
| Wikimedia | Contribution to General Fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kay Chan
Questions people ask
Does Effort Initiative Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Effort Initiative Corporation give?
$49,517 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,405.
Who runs Effort Initiative Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kay Chan (President).
What does Effort Initiative Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.