Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,164 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,382. 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$9,164
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,382
- Assets$211,725
Giving in 2025 was down from $14,317 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,122 | 9 | $146,107 |
| 2024 | $14,317 | 9 | $184,124 |
| 2025 | $9,164 | 6 | $211,725 |
How to apply
Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund 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 Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $6,164 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition Fees | $3,382 |
| Ankole Western University | Tuition and Fees for Ritah Babirye and Nagasha Christian | $1,539 |
| Individual | Tuition and Expenses | $1,500 |
| Individual | Tuition Payment | $1,500 |
| Andrew Ainomugisha | Room and Board for Ritah Babirye and Nagasha Christian | $707 |
| Individual | Room and Board for Doreen Mwebaze | $536 |
Officers and trustees
- Arturo Martinez and Diane Havlir
- Andres Martinez
- Jacqueline Martinez
Questions people ask
Does Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund give?
$9,164 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Arturo Martinez and Diane Havlir (Executive Directors), Andres Martinez (Chairman CEO) and Jacqueline Martinez (Head of Operations).
What does Returning A Promise Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.