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College Futures Foundation

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 942618667  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oakland, California, College Futures Foundation has awarded $69.6M across 745 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Foundation for California Community Colleges. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$16.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$555.9M
Assets (FY2020)
745
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What College Futures Foundation funds

College Futures Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, financial empowerment, higher education, k-12 education.

EducationFinancial EmpowermentHigher EducationK-12 Education

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foundation for California Community Colleges
STUDENT-CENTRIC PRACTICES PROGRAM GRANT
Sacramento, CA$1.1M2022
California State University Foundation
STUDENT-CENTRIC PRACTICES FULL PROJECT GRANT
Long Beach, CA$1.0M2020
Mission Asset Fund
FINANCE & AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM GRANT
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2020

How to apply for funding from College Futures Foundation

From College Futures Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BOARD GRANTS: 1/26/20, 4/27/20, 7/27/20, 10/19/20. DELEGATED GRANTS: ROLLING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at collegefutures.org.

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Frequently asked questions about College Futures Foundation

Does College Futures Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — College Futures Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does College Futures Foundation fund?
College Futures Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Foundation for California Community Colleges, California State University Foundation, Mission Asset Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does College Futures Foundation give in grants?
College Futures Foundation reported $16.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $69.6M over 745 grants.
Where is College Futures Foundation located?
College Futures Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942618667.
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About this profile. This page is built from College Futures Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with College Futures Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.