The Draper Foundation
San Mateo, California · EIN 943256415 · Private foundation
The Draper Foundation is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.0M in grants paid and $113.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 416 individual grants from this funder — $29.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Draper Foundation funds
The Draper Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving COMMUNITY OUTREACH | Orlando, FL | $2.5M | 2018 |
| Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving COMMUNITY OUTREACH | Orlando, FL | $1.1M | 2017 |
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation COMMUNITY OUTREACH | Menlo Park, CA | $1.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Draper Foundation
The Draper Foundation'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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Draper Foundation
- Does The Draper Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Draper Foundation'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 Draper Foundation fund?
- The Draper Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Draper Foundation give in grants?
- The Draper Foundation reported $3.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.0M over 416 grants.
- Where is The Draper Foundation located?
- The Draper Foundation is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943256415.
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