Does Regional Parks Foundation accept grant applications?

Regional Parks 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 Regional Parks Foundation fund?

Regional Parks Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include East Bay Regional Park Distri, East Bay Regional Park District, East Bay Regional Park Distri. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Regional Parks Foundation give in grants?

Regional Parks Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 17 grants.

Where is Regional Parks Foundation located?

Regional Parks Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237011877.

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Regional Parks Foundation

Oakland, California · EIN 237011877 · Private foundation

Regional Parks Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.7M in grants paid and $13.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 17 individual grants from this funder — $10.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.7M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$13.2M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What Regional Parks Foundation funds

Regional Parks Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Regional Parks Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES,	Oakland, CA	$2.6M	2020
East Bay Regional Park District TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Oakland, CA	$2.4M	2024
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Oakland, CA	$1.2M	2023
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Oakland, CA	$1.1M	2022
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES,	Oakland, CA	$890K	2018
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES,	Oakland, CA	$814K	2017
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Oakland, CA	$239K	2018
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Oakland, CA	$194K	2017
YMCA Camp Arroyo TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Livermore, CA	$121K	2018
United Camps Conferences and Retreats TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Aptos, CA	$120K	2024
YMCA Camp Arroyo TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Livermore, CA	$117K	2017
East Bay Regional Park Distri TO ADVOCATE REGIONAL PARK FNDN	Oakland, CA	$100K	2018
United Camps TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Aptos, CA	$72K	2020
Committee for Clean Water TO ADVOCATE REGIONAL PARK FNDN	Sacramento, CA	$50K	2018
United Camps TO PROVIDE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS	Aptos, CA	$28K	2022

Regional Parks Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M

2018$1.4M

2020$2.7M

2022$1.1M

2023$1.2M

2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Regional Parks Foundation

Regional Parks 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. You can review the foundation directly at regionalparksfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Regional Parks Foundation

Does Regional Parks Foundation accept grant applications?: Regional Parks 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 Regional Parks Foundation fund?: Regional Parks Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include East Bay Regional Park Distri, East Bay Regional Park District, East Bay Regional Park Distri. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Regional Parks Foundation give in grants?: Regional Parks Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 17 grants.
Where is Regional Parks Foundation located?: Regional Parks Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237011877.
How can I find foundations similar to Regional Parks Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Regional Parks Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Regional Parks 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 Regional Parks Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.