Foundation for Student Success
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Student Success is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,853 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,426 and the largest $7,427. 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$14,853
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7,426
- Largest grant$7,427
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $960,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 2 | $19,265 |
| 2025 | $14,853 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Foundation for Student Success 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 Foundation for Student Success funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14,853 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excelencia in Education | Unrestricted support | $7,427 |
| The Aspen Institute | Unrestricted support | $7,426 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Dubois
- Francisco Hernancez
- Sally Johnstone
- Dennis Jones
- Kenneth Pepion
- Amanda Quintero
- Alvin Schexnider
- Jamienne Studley
- Michael Thomas
- Linda Thor
- Jan Yoshiwara
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Student Success accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Student Success give?
$14,853 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,426.
Who runs Foundation for Student Success?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane Dubois (Chair), Francisco Hernancez (Director), Sally Johnstone (Executive Dir.) and Dennis Jones (Vice Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Student Success fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.