SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The San Jose Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting library initiatives in San Jose, California, with a total of $2.8 million in grants paid to nine grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SAN JOS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO CREATE AN EDUCATED, EQUITABLE, EMPOWERED, AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Public libraries
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALPHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAN JOSE, CA
$620K
4%
MT PLEASANT
COLUMBUS, IN
$542.2K
4%
ELEVATE TUTORING INC
San Jose, CA
$188K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$80.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
No. SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION give?
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Indiana, and New York. 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 SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $81 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ALPHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MT PLEASANT, and ELEVATE TUTORING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION?
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.