New Priorities Foundation
Preselected recipients only
New Priorities Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $340,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$340,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.3 million
How to apply
New Priorities 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What New Priorities Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $185,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $85,000 |
| California | 4 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | General Support | $50,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Gonzaga Center for Climate, Society & the Environment | $50,000 |
| Spokane Alliance United | General Support | $50,000 |
| Common Good Montana | General Support | $40,000 |
| Earthjustice | General Support | $30,000 |
| Garden City Harvest | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Lands Council | General Support | $25,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | CalCAN | $25,000 |
| Women's Voices for the Earth | General Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Spokane | Healthy Food Access & Gardening | $10,000 |
| Movement Generation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Soil Centric-General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy G Schaub
- Anne Schaub Watson
- David Schaub
- Tim Schaub
- Dion Griffin
Questions people ask
Does New Priorities Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does New Priorities Foundation give?
$340,000 in tax year 2023, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs New Priorities Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nancy G Schaub (Pres./Dir), Anne Schaub Watson (Sect'y/Dir), David Schaub (Treas./Dir) and Tim Schaub (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does New Priorities Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.