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 indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.5M in giving and $34.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 31 individual grants from this funder — $945K awarded across 2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Common Cause Education Fund funds
Common Cause Education Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, women girls, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc for the People ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION | Durham, NC | $150K | 2024 |
| North Carolina Black Alliance ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic ELECTION PROTECTION WORK DURING NOV 2024 ELECTION | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2024 |
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. 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.
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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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Common Cause Education Fund fund?
- Common Cause Education Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Nc for the People, North Carolina Black Alliance, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Common Cause Education Fund give in grants?
- Common Cause Education Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.5M in giving. 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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