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Common Cause Education Fund

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 311705370  ·  Private foundation

Common Cause Education Fund is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.0M in grants paid and $31.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 31 individual grants from this funder — $945K awarded across 2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$31.3M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Common Cause Education Fund funds

Common Cause Education Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based, higher education, youth development.

EducationFaith-BasedHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, women girls, youth pop.

black communitiesfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Common Cause Education Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Nc for the People
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Durham, NC$150K2024
North Carolina Black Alliance
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
Nc League of Conversation Voters Foundation
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
Nc a Philip Randolph Institute Inc
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
NAACP North Carolina
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
League of Women Voters of Nc
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
Fayetteville Branch NAACP
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Fayetteville, NC$50K2024
Democracy North Carolina
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Morrisville, NC$50K2024
You Can Vote
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Durham, NC$50K2024
Young Peoples Alliance Education Fund
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Raleigh, NC$50K2024
Little Rock Cdc
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Charlotte, NC$25K2024
Valores Inc
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Burlington, NC$25K2024
Mission House
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
Salisbury, NC$25K2024
Center for Empowered Politics Education
ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION
San Francisco, CA$25K2024

How to apply for funding from Common Cause Education Fund

Common Cause Education 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Common Cause Education Fund

Does Common Cause Education Fund accept grant applications?
Common Cause Education 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 Common Cause Education Fund fund?
Common Cause Education Fund's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Nc for the People, North Carolina Black Alliance, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Common Cause Education Fund give in grants?
Common Cause Education Fund reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $945K over 31 grants.
Where is Common Cause Education Fund located?
Common Cause Education Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311705370.
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About this profile. This page is built from Common Cause Education 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 Common Cause Education Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.