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Shared Ascent Fund

Sacramento, California  ·  EIN 834584093  ·  Private foundation

Shared Ascent Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $200K in assets. This page documents the 33 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Shared Ascent Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$200K
Total assets
33
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Shared Ascent Fund funds

Shared Ascent Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Shared Ascent Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Demand Justice Initiative
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.5M2022
Campaign Legal Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$630K2020
Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc
ALL VOTING IS LOCAL
Washington, DC$530K2020
Campaign Legal Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2023
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2023
Campaign Legal Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2024
Voter Registration Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2024
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$250K2024
Constitutional Accountability Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$200K2024
All Voting Is Local
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$200K2024
Priorities USA Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$200K2020
Campaign Legal Center Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$174K2022
Protect Democracy Project
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$150K2020
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
ELECTION PROTECTION COALITION
Washington, DC$150K2020
League of Women Voters Education Fund
REDISTRICTING AND CENSUS PROGRAMS
Washington, DC$150K2020

Shared Ascent Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2022$2.2M
2023$625K
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Shared Ascent Fund

Shared Ascent Fund'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 sharedascentfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Shared Ascent Fund

Does Shared Ascent Fund accept grant applications?
Shared Ascent Fund'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 Shared Ascent Fund fund?
Shared Ascent Fund's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Demand Justice Initiative, Campaign Legal Center Inc, Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Shared Ascent Fund give in grants?
Shared Ascent Fund reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 33 grants.
Where is Shared Ascent Fund located?
Shared Ascent Fund is based in Sacramento, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 834584093.
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About this profile. This page is built from Shared Ascent Fund'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 Shared Ascent Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.