Policylink
Oakland, California · EIN 943297479 · Private foundation
Policylink is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.8M in grants paid and $67.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 368 individual grants from this funder — $40.3M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Policylink funds
Policylink's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, higher education, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include black communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ambition Opportunity Inc CORE SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $8.6M | 2022 |
| Liberation in a Generation CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES | Lorton, VA | $3.5M | 2024 |
| Liberation Ventures Inc CROSSCUTTING STRATEGIES | Wilmington, DE | $1.7M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Policylink
Policylink'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 policylink.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Policylink
- Does Policylink accept grant applications?
- Policylink'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 Policylink fund?
- Policylink's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Black Ambition Opportunity Inc, Liberation in a Generation, Liberation Ventures Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Policylink give in grants?
- Policylink reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $40.3M over 368 grants.
- Where is Policylink located?
- Policylink is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943297479.
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