COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION
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College Futures Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing college access and success. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $16.7 million across 338 grantees. It 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.
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Cause Areas
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Financial services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
$15M
11%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION
$3.9M
3%

CalMatters
$3.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
181
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION?
No. COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION give?
COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $16.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION, and CalMatters. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION?
COLLEGE FUTURES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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