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Est.

1982

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Petaluma Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the educational sector, having paid a total of $200.2K across 8 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PEF CREATES IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS IN OUR (SEE SCHEDULE O) COMMUNITY. WE FUND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, STUDENT WELL-BEING, AND LIFELONG LEARNING.
Total Funding Given
$200.2K
2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$14.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.5K
H
Highland Maureen
Board Member
H
Hepp Melinda
Board Member
F
Fishman Andrew
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL 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 PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $200 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include ST VINCENT DE PAUL HIGH SCHOOL, HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, and THE SPRING HILL SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.