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California Emerging Technology Fund

Concord, California  ·  EIN 205184429  ·  Private foundation

California Emerging Technology Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $889K in annual giving against $44.2M in assets. This page documents the 179 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for California Emerging Technology Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$889K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$44.2M
Total assets
179
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What California Emerging Technology Fund funds

California Emerging Technology Fund's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities.

hispanic communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for California Emerging Technology Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
School2home (multiple Partners)
to support programs that increase broadband awareness and adoption
Concord, CA$1.9M2025
Agif Education Foundation of Santa Maria
To support programs that increase broadband awareness and adoption
Santa Maria, CA$1.2M2024
Agif Education Foundation
to support programs that increase broadband awareness and adoption
Santa Maria, CA$880K2025
World Institute on Disability
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Berkeley, CA$425K2020
Csu Fresno Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Fresno, CA$380K2022
United Ways of California
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
South Pasadena, CA$360K2018
Agif Education Foundation of Santa Maria
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Santa Maria, CA$322K2023
Human I-t
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Long Beach, CA$288K2018
#oaklandundivided (city of Oakland)(oakland Public Education Fund)
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Oakland, CA$270K2021
Tech Exchange (oakland Public Education Fund)
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Oakland, CA$265K2018
Nextgen Climate America Inc
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
San Francisco, CA$250K2023
Southern California Association of Governments
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022
California State Association of Counties
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Sacramento, CA$250K2023
Fcc Acp Outreach Grants (multiple Cbos)
To support programs that increase broadband awareness and adoption
Concord, CA$190K2024
Tech Exchange (oakland Public Education Fund)
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE BROADBAND AWARENESS AND ADOPTION
Oakland, CA$160K2020

California Emerging Technology Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.4M
2020$1.4M
2021$889K
2022$2.1M
2023$1.2M
2024$2.3M
2025$4.1M

How to apply for funding from California Emerging Technology Fund

California Emerging Technology Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cetfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about California Emerging Technology Fund

Does California Emerging Technology Fund accept grant applications?
California Emerging Technology Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does California Emerging Technology Fund fund?
California Emerging Technology Fund's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include School2home (multiple Partners), Agif Education Foundation of Santa Maria, Agif Education Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does California Emerging Technology Fund give in grants?
California Emerging Technology Fund reported $889K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.4M over 179 grants.
Where is California Emerging Technology Fund located?
California Emerging Technology Fund is based in Concord, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205184429.
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About this profile. This page is built from California Emerging Technology Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with California Emerging Technology Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.