New Directions for Women Foundation
Costa Mesa, California · EIN 203295837 · Private foundation
New Directions for Women Foundation is a private foundation based in Costa Mesa, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $752K in grants paid and $2.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 16 individual grants from this funder — $7.6M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What New Directions for Women Foundation funds
New Directions for Women Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions for Women Inc SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $1.6M | 2023 |
| New Directions for Women Inc SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $1.6M | 2020 |
| New Directions for Women Inc SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | Costa Mesa, CA | $1.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from New Directions for Women Foundation
New Directions for Women Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at newdirectionsforwomen.org.
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Frequently asked questions about New Directions for Women Foundation
- Does New Directions for Women Foundation accept grant applications?
- New Directions for Women Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does New Directions for Women Foundation fund?
- New Directions for Women Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include New Directions for Women Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does New Directions for Women Foundation give in grants?
- New Directions for Women Foundation reported $752K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 16 grants.
- Where is New Directions for Women Foundation located?
- New Directions for Women Foundation is based in Costa Mesa, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 203295837.
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