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National Equity Project

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 943222960  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oakland, California, National Equity Project has awarded $1.5M across 4 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Natl Ctr for Civic Innovation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2025)
$11.0M
Total assets
4
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What National Equity Project funds

National Equity Project's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for National Equity Project, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Natl Ctr for Civic Innovation
FISCAL SPONSOR
New York, NY$1.4M2025
Sogorea Te Land Trust
GENERAL OPERATING
Oakland, CA$88K2022
Kingmakers of Oakland
FISCAL SPONSOR
Oakland, CA$10K2022
Children First Fund
GENERAL OPERATING
Chicago, IL$8K2025

National Equity Project giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$98K
2025$1.4M

How to apply for funding from National Equity Project

National Equity Project'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 National Equity Project

Does National Equity Project accept grant applications?
National Equity Project'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 National Equity Project fund?
National Equity Project's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Natl Ctr for Civic Innovation, Sogorea Te Land Trust, Kingmakers of Oakland. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does National Equity Project give in grants?
National Equity Project reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.5M over 4 grants.
Where is National Equity Project located?
National Equity Project is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943222960.
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About this profile. This page is built from National Equity Project'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 National Equity Project. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.