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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Costa Mesa, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2164193
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Costa Mesa, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2164193
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Vanguard University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, having paid a total of $537.5K in grants in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based funding approach, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT VANGUARD UNIVERSITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.
Total Funding Given

$537.5K

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$114.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$140.5K
J
Justin McIntee
Board Member
J
Jeremy Moser
Board Member
B
Bonnie Livingston
Board Member

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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