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Napa Institute Foundation

Irvine, California  ·  EIN 811190021  ·  Private foundation

Napa Institute Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $5.8M in assets. This page documents the 144 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Napa Institute Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.8M
Total assets
144
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Napa Institute Foundation funds

Napa Institute Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic University of America
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.3M2018
Catholic University of America
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.2M2017
Carmelite Sisters
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Saint Louis, MO$825K2017
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$808K2018
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$722K2017
St Michael's Abbey
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverado, CA$641K2017
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$594K2020
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$453K2024
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$373K2023
Napa Institute Legal Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$355K2024
The Napa Institute
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$340K2022
Catholic University of America
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$301K2024
St Michael's Abbey
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverado, CA$225K2022
Magis Center of Reason and Faith
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Irvine, CA$202K2017
St Michael's Abbey
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Silverado, CA$200K2023

Napa Institute Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.1M
2018$3.9M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.8M
2023$1.9M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Napa Institute Foundation

Napa Institute 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 Napa Institute Foundation

Does Napa Institute Foundation accept grant applications?
Napa Institute 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 Napa Institute Foundation fund?
Napa Institute Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Catholic University of America, Catholic University of America, Carmelite Sisters. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Napa Institute Foundation give in grants?
Napa Institute Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.4M over 144 grants.
Where is Napa Institute Foundation located?
Napa Institute Foundation is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 811190021.
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About this profile. This page is built from Napa Institute 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 Napa Institute Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.