Koshland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koshland Foundation is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $225,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$225,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 18 | $19.8 million |
| 2023 | $4.3 million | 19 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 14 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
Koshland Foundation 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 Koshland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 3 | $725,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $444,310 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Leaders | To support the network superintendents program and the coaching and strategic support program. | $500,000 |
| Modern Classrooms Project Inc | Support the modern classroms project in oakland. | $444,310 |
| Families in Action for Quality Education | Continuing support of the a-g family communication campaign within the oakland unified school district. | $400,000 |
| New Teacher Center | To support the program partnership with the oakland unified school district. | $300,000 |
| Ambition Angels | Expanding the ambition app and program. | $250,000 |
| Business United in Investing Lending and Development (Build) | Charitable operations. | $250,000 |
| Oakland Promise | Support the kindergarten to college program within the oakland unified school district. | $250,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Operations and growth of alder gse's residency and recruitment program. | $200,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Fiscally sponsored project - agency by design oakland. | $200,000 |
| Groundswell Network Inc | Needs index project. | $125,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | To support programs that benefit oakland unified school district. | $100,000 |
| National Equity Project | General operating support for the black teacher project (btp) for oakland schools. | $100,000 |
| Oakland Genesis Soccer Club | To support the oakland afterschool community soccer program. | $100,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Program support within oakland schools. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Esposto
- Gail K Wachtel
- Ellen Koshland
- Douglas E Koshland
- James M Koshland
- Phlyssa Koshland
Questions people ask
Does Koshland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koshland Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $225,000.
Who runs Koshland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Esposto (Secretary/Treasurer/Cfo), Gail K Wachtel (President), Ellen Koshland (Vice President) and Douglas E Koshland (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Koshland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.