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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. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
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.