Advancement Project
Los Angeles, California · EIN 954835230 · Private foundation
Advancement Project is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $670K in giving and $11.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 115 individual grants from this funder — $5.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Advancement Project funds
Advancement Project's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, health care, mental health, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Calls Education Fund BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | Los Angeles, CA | $1.3M | 2023 |
| California Budget & Policy Center BUDGET POWER PROJECT -MILLION VOTERS PROJECT | Sacramento, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Tides Center - Dream Defenders CRIMINALIZATION OF YOUTH OF COLOR IN FL | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Advancement Project
Advancement Project's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at catalystcalifornia.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Advancement Project
- Does Advancement Project accept grant applications?
- Advancement Project's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Advancement Project fund?
- Advancement Project's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include California Calls Education Fund, California Budget & Policy Center, Tides Center - Dream Defenders. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Advancement Project give in grants?
- Advancement Project's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $670K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 115 grants.
- Where is Advancement Project located?
- Advancement Project is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954835230.
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