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Mitchell Kapor Foundation

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 943330604  ·  Private foundation

Mitchell Kapor Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.7M in annual giving against $137.7M in assets. This page documents the 634 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mitchell Kapor Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$137.7M
Total assets
634
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mitchell Kapor Foundation funds

Mitchell Kapor Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, older adults, women girls.

black communitiesfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitiesolder adultswomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute)
TO SUPPORT YOUTH STEM PROGRAMS
Oakland, CA$2.5M2023
Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute)
TO SUPPORT STEM PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH
Oakland, CA$2.2M2022
East Bay Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT GRANTMAKING
Oakland, CA$2.0M2022
The Barack Obama Foundation
TO INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR WORLD
Chicago, IL$2.0M2022
The Barack Obama Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$2.0M2019
The Barack Obama Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$2.0M2020
The Barack Obama Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$2.0M2023
University of California Berkeley Foundation
TO SUPPORT COLLABORATION BETWEEN KAPOR CENTER AND UC BERKELEY'S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE SECOND YEAR
Berkeley, CA$1.5M2022
University of California Berkeley Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROFESSOR TYRONE HAYES
Berkeley, CA$1.1M2024
UC Berkeley Foundation
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT FOR ALUMNI OF THE EXTERNAL SMASH PROGRAM
Berkeley, CA$1.0M2023
Code for Science and Society Inc
FOR THE ALGORITHMIC JUSTICE LEAGUES GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO SUPPORT THEIR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO MAKE
Portland, OR$983K2023
The Hollywood Commision
FISCAL SPONSOR SPIN-OUT TRANSFER
Los Angeles, CA$850K2020
Morehouse College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$800K2020
Morehouse College
GENERAL SUPPORT
Atlanta, GA$800K2019
Say What Media LLC
TO SUPPORT THE RACE CARD PROJECT
Washington, DC$765K2023

Mitchell Kapor Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$759K
2018$335K
2019$4.3M
2020$6.7M
2022$12.2M
2023$10.3M
2024$6.4M

How to apply for funding from Mitchell Kapor Foundation

From Mitchell Kapor Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ONGOING”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at kaporcenter.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell Kapor Foundation

Does Mitchell Kapor Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mitchell Kapor Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mitchell Kapor Foundation fund?
Mitchell Kapor Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute), Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute), East Bay Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mitchell Kapor Foundation give in grants?
Mitchell Kapor Foundation reported $6.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.0M over 634 grants.
Where is Mitchell Kapor Foundation located?
Mitchell Kapor Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943330604.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mitchell Kapor 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 Mitchell Kapor Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.