EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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The East Bay Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has made significant contributions with total grants paid amounting to $114.5 million in 2023, primarily focusing on California, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BE THE ORGANIZATION OF CHOICE FOR PHILANTHROPY TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE EAST BAY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FUTURO HEALTH
$102.5M
12%

Public Health Institute
$41.6M
5%
MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE
$19.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
837
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Maryland, and District Of Columbia. 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 EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 840 grants, totaling nearly $114.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,020 grantees. Recent grantees include FUTURO HEALTH, Public Health Institute, and MK LEVEL PLAYING FIELD INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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