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Leadership for Educational Equity

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 462093041  ·  Private foundation

Leadership for Educational Equity is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.4M in annual giving against $6.0M in assets. This page documents the 22 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Leadership for Educational Equity — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.0M
Total assets
22
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Leadership for Educational Equity funds

Leadership for Educational Equity's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducation

Populations it has supported include foster youth.

foster youth

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Leadership for Educational Equity, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Leadership for Educational Equity
CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MEMBER SUPPORT IN POLICY, ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$20.2M2017
Leadership for Educational Equity
FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGMENT, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM OF LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY MEMBERS, FOC
Washington, DC$19.4M2019
Lee Inc
FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Wilmington, DE$16.1M2024
Leadership for Educational Equity
FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGMENT, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM OF LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY MEMBERS, FOC
Washington, DC$14.4M2020
Leadership for Educational Equity
FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGMENT, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM OF LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY MEMBERS, FOC
New York, NY$12.4M2023
Leadership for Educational Equity
FOSTER AND FACILITATE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGMENT, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND VOLUNTEERISM OF LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY MEMBERS, FOC
New York, NY$9.5M2022
Drumming for Your Life Institute
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Downey, CA$75K2017
Side Project Inc
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Boynton Beach, FL$75K2017
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Inc
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Chicago, IL$50K2017
The Hadanou Collective
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Denver, CO$50K2017
The Seventh Wave Magazine
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Brooklyn, NY$50K2017
Rosedale Community Youth Center
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Rosedale, MS$50K2017
Dream House Inc
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Kailua, HI$25K2017
Dream Builders 4 Equity
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Saint Louis, MO$25K2017
Digi-bridge
NEW VENTURE GRANT
Charlotte, NC$25K2017

Leadership for Educational Equity giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$20.8M
2019$19.4M
2020$14.4M
2022$9.5M
2023$12.4M
2024$16.1M

How to apply for funding from Leadership for Educational Equity

Leadership for Educational Equity'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. You can review the foundation directly at educationalequity.org/foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Leadership for Educational Equity

Does Leadership for Educational Equity accept grant applications?
Leadership for Educational Equity'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 Leadership for Educational Equity fund?
Leadership for Educational Equity's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Leadership for Educational Equity, Leadership for Educational Equity, Lee Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Leadership for Educational Equity give in grants?
Leadership for Educational Equity reported $14.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $92.7M over 22 grants.
Where is Leadership for Educational Equity located?
Leadership for Educational Equity is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 462093041.
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About this profile. This page is built from Leadership for Educational Equity'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 Leadership for Educational Equity. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.