Crankstart Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 943377099 · Private foundation
Crankstart Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $119.9M in grants paid and $4.27B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,574 individual grants from this funder — $720.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Crankstart Foundation funds
Crankstart Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Department of Children Youth and Their Families FOR SUMMER TOGETHER | San Francisco, CA | $15.9M | 2022 |
| San Francisco Foundation FOR THE CRANKSTART TRANSFER AND RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $12.3M | 2023 |
| Merit America TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BAY AREA FOR WORKERS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM TECH TRAINING | Washington, DC | $10.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Crankstart Foundation
Crankstart 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Crankstart Foundation
- Does Crankstart Foundation accept grant applications?
- Crankstart 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 Crankstart Foundation fund?
- Crankstart Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include San Francisco Department of Children Youth and Their Families, San Francisco Foundation, Merit America. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Crankstart Foundation give in grants?
- Crankstart Foundation reported $119.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $720.0M over 1,574 grants.
- Where is Crankstart Foundation located?
- Crankstart Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943377099.
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