Mitchell Kapor Foundation
Oakland, California · EIN 943330604 · Private foundation
Mitchell Kapor Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.7M in annual giving against $137.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 634 grants for Mitchell Kapor Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute) TO SUPPORT YOUTH STEM PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute) TO SUPPORT STEM PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH | Oakland, CA | $2.2M | 2022 |
| East Bay Community Foundation TO SUPPORT GRANTMAKING | Oakland, CA | $2.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Mitchell Kapor Foundation
From Mitchell Kapor Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Smash (mk Level Playing Field Institute), East Bay Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mitchell Kapor Foundation give in grants?
- Mitchell Kapor Foundation reported $6.7M in grants in an indexed 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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