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Est.

1988

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Vancouver School District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within its community. In 2024, it distributed $285,000 across seven grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO BRING TOGETHER THE RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPLEMENT AND ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
Total Funding Given
$285K
2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
29%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$32.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
J
Jenny Thompson
Board Member
J
Joy Johnson
Board Member
M
Michael Florea
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
No. VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION give?
VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington and Oregon. 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 VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $32 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $285 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS, Community Foundation for SW Washington, and Portland Youth Philharmonic Association. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.