VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Costa Mesa, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-2164193
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Costa Mesa, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-2164193
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Vanguard University Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through relationship-based engagement, extending invitations to select grantees. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $537.5K in grants, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SO CAL
$3.3M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY 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 VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $115 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $537 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SO CAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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