Does Car Donation Foundation accept grant applications?

Car Donation Foundation'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 Car Donation Foundation fund?

Car Donation Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area, Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area, Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Car Donation Foundation give in grants?

Car Donation Foundation reported $19.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $90.3M over 477 grants.

Where is Car Donation Foundation located?

Car Donation Foundation is based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263408048.

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Car Donation Foundation

St Louis Park, Minnesota · EIN 263408048 · Private foundation

Car Donation Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $19.3M in annual giving against $10.6M in assets. This page documents the 477 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Car Donation Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$19.3M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$10.6M

Total assets

477

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What Car Donation Foundation funds

Car Donation Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education.

Adult Education

Populations it has supported include families, older adults, veterans.

familiesolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Car Donation Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area GENERAL SUPPORT	Oakland, CA	$1.2M	2020
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area GENERAL SUPPORT	Oakland, CA	$787K	2018
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area GENERAL SUPPORT	Oakland, CA	$752K	2022
Make a Wish Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island GENERAL SUPPORT	Boston, MA	$743K	2020
Make a Wish Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island GENERAL SUPPORT	Boston, MA	$695K	2018
Make a Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois GENERAL SUPPORT	Chicago, IL	$688K	2018
Make a Wish Foundation of Massachusetts & Rhode Island GENERAL SUPPORT	Boston, MA	$663K	2022
Make a Wish Foundation Mid-atlantic GENERAL SUPPORT	Bethesda, MD	$661K	2020
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area GENERAL SUPPORT	Oakland, CA	$642K	2017
Make a Wish Foundation Mid-atlantic GENERAL SUPPORT	Bethesda, MD	$640K	2017
Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area GENERAL SUPPORT	Oakland, CA	$605K	2024
Make a Wish Foundation Mid-atlantic GENERAL SUPPORT	Bethesda, MD	$600K	2022
Make a Wish Foundation Mid-atlantic GENERAL SUPPORT	Bethesda, MD	$597K	2018
Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey GENERAL SUPPORT	Monroe Township, NJ	$584K	2020
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT	New York, NY	$582K	2020

Car Donation Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$10.9M

2018$14.6M

2020$18.8M

2022$16.3M

2023$13.2M

2024$16.5M

How to apply for funding from Car Donation Foundation

Car Donation Foundation'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 wheelsforwishes.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Car Donation Foundation

Does Car Donation Foundation accept grant applications?: Car Donation Foundation'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 Car Donation Foundation fund?: Car Donation Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area, Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area, Make a Wish Foundation Greater Bay Area. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Car Donation Foundation give in grants?: Car Donation Foundation reported $19.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $90.3M over 477 grants.
Where is Car Donation Foundation located?: Car Donation Foundation is based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263408048.
How can I find foundations similar to Car Donation Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Car Donation Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Car Donation Foundation'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 Car Donation Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.