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Who funds New Schools Fund?

Oakland, California · EIN 943281780

5 private foundations reported grants to New Schools Fund in Oakland, California totaling $5.3 million across 6 grants in tax year 2024. The largest funder was The Benificus Foundation, with $3.0 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund New Schools Fund

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Benificus Foundation
California · 2024
General purpose1$3.0 million
Gates Foundation
Washington · 2024 · accepts applications
K-12 education2$1.6 million
WK Kellogg Foundation
Michigan · 2024 · accepts applications
Early Care and Education1$300,000
Give Forward Foundation
California · 2024
General operating support1$250,000
Tandem Philanthropies Fka the Ark Foundation
California · 2024
To provide general support1$100,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

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Questions people ask

Who funds New Schools Fund?

The Benificus Foundation, Gates Foundation, WK Kellogg Foundation, Give Forward Foundation and Tandem Philanthropies Fka the Ark Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does New Schools Fund get from foundations?

$5.3 million in 6 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax year 2024. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Gates Foundation and WK Kellogg Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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