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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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$656K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$12.4M
Assets (FY2020)
8
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Scaife Scholarship Foundation funds

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

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$710K2018
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$656K2020
Current Year Payments
SCHOLARSHIPS
Oakland, CA$634K2017

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. Example recipients include Current Year Payments. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Scaife Scholarship Foundation give in grants?
Scaife Scholarship Foundation reported $656K in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Scaife Scholarship Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.