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Koshland Foundation

Menlo Park, California  ·  EIN 680069874  ·  Private foundation

Koshland Foundation is a private foundation based in Menlo Park, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.1M in grants paid and $13.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 106 individual grants from this funder — $20.5M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.3M
Total assets
106
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Koshland Foundation funds

Koshland Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

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

black communitiesfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Koshland Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Leaders Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE NEW LEADERS OAKLAND PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$750K2020
New Leaders
CURRENT SUPPORT FOR THE NEW LEADERS OAKLAND PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATIONS
New York, NY$750K2018
New Leaders
TO SUPPORT THE NETWORK SUPERINTENDENTS PROGRAM AND THE COACHING AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT PROGRAM.
New York, NY$500K2025
New Leaders Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE LEADERSHIP NETWORK PROGRAM WITH OAKLAND USD
New York, NY$500K2022
Modern Classrooms Project Inc
SUPPORT THE MODERN CLASSROMS PROJECT IN OAKLAND.
Washington, DC$444K2025
Families in Action for Quality Education
CONTINUING SUPPORT OF THE A-G FAMILY COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN WITHIN THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Oakland, CA$400K2025
Modern Classrooms Project Inc
SUPPORT FOR LAUNCH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT IN OAKLAND CA
Washington, DC$366K2023
Unbounded Learning Inc
CURRENT SUPPORT FOR THE OAKLAND PROGRAM STANDARDS INSTITUTE AND COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
Baltimore, MD$350K2018
Oakland Reach
SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND REACH PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Oakland, CA$333K2023
Oakland Reach
SUPPORT FOR PLANS TO MODIFY AND SCALE MULTIGENERATIONAL SOLUTIONS TO SERVICE OAKLAND STUDENTS
Oakland, CA$333K2022
Teaching Well Inc
SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM AND EXPANSION FOR OAKLAND, CA TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS
Oakland, CA$332K2023
Businesses United in Investing Lending & Development (build)
SUPPORT FOR THE BUILD VISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR OAKLAND YOUTH
Redwood City, CA$330K2022
New Teacher Center
SUPPORT FOR THE DEEPENING & EXPANDING NEW TEACHER CENTER'S WORK IN OAKLAND USD
Santa Cruz, CA$300K2022
Families in Action for Quality Education
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY LED AG POLICY CHANGE WITHIN OAKLAND USD
Oakland, CA$300K2023
Instruction Partners
SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP WORK IN OAKLAND CA WITHIN OAKLAND USD
Nashville, TN$300K2023

Koshland Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$4.7M
2020$5.1M
2022$3.7M
2023$3.6M
2025$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Koshland Foundation

Koshland 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 Koshland Foundation

Does Koshland Foundation accept grant applications?
Koshland 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 Koshland Foundation fund?
Koshland Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include New Leaders Inc, New Leaders, New Leaders. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Koshland Foundation give in grants?
Koshland Foundation reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.5M over 106 grants.
Where is Koshland Foundation located?
Koshland Foundation is based in Menlo Park, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680069874.
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About this profile. This page is built from Koshland Foundation'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 Koshland Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.