The Childrens Scholarship Fund
New York, New York · EIN 134002189 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, The Childrens Scholarship Fund has awarded $14.4M across 83 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Basic Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Childrens Scholarship Fund funds
The Childrens Scholarship Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basic Fund To provide partial scholarship awards to children from low-income families | Oakland, CA | $824K | 2021 |
| The Basic Fund To provide partial scholarship awards to children from low-income families | Oakland, CA | $800K | 2020 |
| The Basic Fund To provide partial scholarship awards to children from low-income families | Oakland, CA | $768K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Childrens Scholarship Fund
The Childrens Scholarship Fund'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 scholarshipfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Childrens Scholarship Fund
- Does The Childrens Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
- The Childrens Scholarship Fund'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 The Childrens Scholarship Fund fund?
- The Childrens Scholarship Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include The Basic Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Childrens Scholarship Fund give in grants?
- The Childrens Scholarship Fund reported $20.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 83 grants.
- Where is The Childrens Scholarship Fund located?
- The Childrens Scholarship Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 134002189.
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