Community Initiatives
Oakland, California · EIN 943255070 · Private foundation
Community Initiatives is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $23.8M in giving and $75.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 504 grants for Community Initiatives. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Community Initiatives funds
Community Initiatives's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, foster youth, hispanic communities, indigenous, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Victory Foundation Inc SUPPORT FOR PROMOTING AND FOSTERING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ATHLETIC CAMPS, UTILIZING | Costa Mesa, CA | $3.8M | 2024 |
| Feather River Land Trust Sierra Valley SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VISITOR FACILITIES AT THE SIERRA VALLEY PRESERVE | Quincy, CA | $3.3M | 2023 |
| Feather River Land Trust ADVANCING CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN SIERRA VALLEY AND THE BALD MOUNTAIN RANGE | Quincy, CA | $1.8M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Community Initiatives
Community Initiatives'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 communityin.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Community Initiatives
- Does Community Initiatives accept grant applications?
- Community Initiatives'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 Community Initiatives fund?
- Community Initiatives's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include House of Victory Foundation Inc, Feather River Land Trust Sierra Valley, Feather River Land Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Community Initiatives give in grants?
- Community Initiatives's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $23.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.9M over 504 grants.
- Where is Community Initiatives located?
- Community Initiatives is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943255070.
- How can I find foundations similar to Community Initiatives?
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