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KOSHLAND FOUNDATION

KOSHLAND FOUNDATION

Menlo Park, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0069874
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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KOSHLAND FOUNDATION

Menlo Park, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0069874
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

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The Koshland Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $3.3 million across 49 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.3M

2025
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$171K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Ellen Koshland
Board Member
J
James M Koshland
Board Member
G
Gail K Wachtel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KOSHLAND FOUNDATION?
No. KOSHLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KOSHLAND FOUNDATION give?
KOSHLAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Tennessee. 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 KOSHLAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KOSHLAND FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $171 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KOSHLAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, KOSHLAND FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KOSHLAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, KOSHLAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW LEADERS INC, THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, and NEW TEACHER CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KOSHLAND FOUNDATION?
KOSHLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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