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BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION

BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5253663
Regional Funder
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BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5253663
Regional Funder

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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Mission Statement

TO COMBAT ECONOMIC DISTRESS AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Total Funding Given

$242.5K

2022
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
13%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$203.8K
E
Elmy Bermejo
Board Member
A
Angela Glover Davis
Board Member
R
Robert Wilkins
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION?
No. BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION give?
BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $243 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, OAKLAND PROMISE, and THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION?
BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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