Urbanek Education Fund
Preselected recipients only
Urbanek Education Fund is a private foundation in Menlo Park, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $208,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$586,244
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $302,000 the year before.
30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,000 | 45 | $403,556 |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 34 | $586,244 |
How to apply
Urbanek Education 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 Urbanek Education Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California. It also paid $12,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $72,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $32,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $13,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $13,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley | Scholarship for study. | $16,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Scholarship for study. | $13,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Scholarship for study. | $11,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Scholarship for study. | $11,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Scholarship for study. | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship for study. | $10,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Scholarship for study. | $10,000 |
| Univeristy of Wisconsin Madison | Scholarship for study. | $10,000 |
| University of Washington | Scholarship for study. | $10,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship for study. | $8,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Scholarship for study | $8,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Scholarship for study. | $7,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University | Scholarship for study. | $6,000 |
| University of California Davis | Scholarship for study. | $6,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Scholarship for study | $6,000 |
| Regis College | Scholarship for study | $6,000 |
| North Eastern University | Scholarship for study. | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Scholarship for study. | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina | Scholarship for study. | $5,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Scholarship for study | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Scholarship for study | $5,000 |
| University of California Riverside | Scholarship for study. | $4,000 |
| Michigan State Univeristy | Scholarship for study | $4,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Scholarship for study | $4,000 |
| Clark College | Scholarship for study. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $2,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Scholarship for study. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for study at an educational institution. | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana | Scholarship for study | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Urbanek
- Lida Urbanek
- Penny Gallo
Questions people ask
Does Urbanek Education Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Urbanek Education Fund give?
$208,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Urbanek Education Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Urbanek (Treasurer), Lida Urbanek (President) and Penny Gallo (Secretary).
What does Urbanek Education Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.