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Scaife Scholarship Foundation

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 943161402  ·  Private foundation

Scaife Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $656K in grants paid and $12.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 8 individual grants from this funder — $4.5M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$656K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.4M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Scaife Scholarship Foundation funds

Scaife Scholarship Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Scaife Scholarship Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$710K2018
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$656K2020
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$634K2017
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$538K2022
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$532K2019
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$506K2023
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$504K2024
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$464K2025

Scaife Scholarship Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$634K
2018$710K
2019$532K
2020$656K
2022$538K
2023$506K
2024$504K
2025$464K

How to apply for funding from Scaife Scholarship Foundation

From Scaife Scholarship Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 15TH.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Scaife Scholarship Foundation

Does Scaife Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Scaife Scholarship Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Scaife Scholarship Foundation fund?
Scaife Scholarship Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Current Year Payments, Current Year Payments, Current Year Payments. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Scaife Scholarship Foundation give in grants?
Scaife Scholarship Foundation reported $656K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 8 grants.
Where is Scaife Scholarship Foundation located?
Scaife Scholarship Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943161402.
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About this profile. This page is built from Scaife Scholarship 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 Scaife Scholarship Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.