New Schools Fund
Oakland, California · EIN 943281780 · Private foundation
New Schools Fund is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $21.2M in grants paid and $79.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 832 individual grants from this funder — $155.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What New Schools Fund funds
New Schools Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Forward Dc FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | Washington, DC | $2.0M | 2017 |
| Zeta Charter Schools INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS- INVENT | New York, NY | $855K | 2018 |
| Fund for Public Schools INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS | New York, NY | $822K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from New Schools Fund
New Schools Fund'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 newschools.org.
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Frequently asked questions about New Schools Fund
- Does New Schools Fund accept grant applications?
- New Schools Fund'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 Schools Fund fund?
- New Schools Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Education Forward Dc, Zeta Charter Schools, Fund for Public Schools. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does New Schools Fund give in grants?
- New Schools Fund reported $21.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $155.4M over 832 grants.
- Where is New Schools Fund located?
- New Schools Fund is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943281780.
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