Groundswell Fund
San Francisco, California · EIN 474003615 · Private foundation
Groundswell Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $11.8M in giving and $25.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,141 individual grants from this funder — $83.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Groundswell Fund funds
Groundswell Fund's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, economic development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, hispanic communities, older adults, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Majoralex L Lee Tgijp Program support | San Francisco, CA | $727K | 2024 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc Program Support | Winter Garden, FL | $383K | 2022 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc | Winter Garden, FL | $368K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Groundswell Fund
Groundswell 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. You can review the foundation directly at groundswellfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Groundswell Fund
- Does Groundswell Fund accept grant applications?
- Groundswell 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 Groundswell Fund fund?
- Groundswell Fund's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Miss Majoralex L Lee Tgijp, Commonsense Childbirth Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Groundswell Fund give in grants?
- Groundswell Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $11.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $83.6M over 1,141 grants.
- Where is Groundswell Fund located?
- Groundswell Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474003615.
- How can I find foundations similar to Groundswell Fund?
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