Cares Foundation
Sacramento, California · EIN 452544055 · Private foundation
Based in Sacramento, California, Cares Foundation has awarded $7.0M across 55 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cares Community Health. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Cares Foundation funds
Cares Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care, housing & homelessness, mental health, youth development.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, young adults, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cares Community Health "PREVENTING HIV WITH PREP" OUTREACH PROGRAM | Sacramento, CA | $649K | 2017 |
| One Community Health HIV PREVENTION | Sacramento, CA | $370K | 2020 |
| Harm Reduction Services PROJECT REACH | Sacramento, CA | $325K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Cares Foundation
Cares Foundation'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 thecaresfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Cares Foundation
- Does Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
- Cares Foundation'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 Cares Foundation fund?
- Cares Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Cares Community Health, One Community Health, Harm Reduction Services. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cares Foundation give in grants?
- Cares Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.0M over 55 grants.
- Where is Cares Foundation located?
- Cares Foundation is based in Sacramento, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 452544055.
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