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The Drake Gives

Laguna Beach, California  ·  EIN 844335326  ·  Private foundation

The Drake Gives is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.1M in annual giving against $894K in assets. This page documents the 3 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Drake Gives — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$894K
Total assets
3
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Drake Gives funds

The Drake Gives's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, k-12 education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Drake Gives, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UC Irvine
FUNDING MUSIC ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION
Irvine, CA$850K2024
Save the Music
FURTHERING MUSIC FOR YOUTH
New York, NY$175K2024
Anaheim Elementary School District
FURTHERING MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Anaheim, CA$10K2024

How to apply for funding from The Drake Gives

The Drake Gives'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Drake Gives

Does The Drake Gives accept grant applications?
The Drake Gives'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 The Drake Gives fund?
The Drake Gives's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include UC Irvine, Save the Music, Anaheim Elementary School District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Drake Gives give in grants?
The Drake Gives reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.0M over 3 grants.
Where is The Drake Gives located?
The Drake Gives is based in Laguna Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 844335326.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Drake Gives'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 The Drake Gives. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.