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The Gores Foundation

Boulder, Colorado  ·  EIN 680634782  ·  Private foundation

The Gores Foundation is a Colorado-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $525K in annual giving against $468K in assets. This page documents the 41 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Gores Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$525K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$468K
Total assets
41
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Gores Foundation funds

The Gores Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Gores Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
YOUTH EDUCATION AND MENTORING
Santa Monica, CA$550K2017
Hathaway-sycamores
NURTURING HOPE, HEALING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES FACING SERIOUS LIFE CHALLENGES
Pasadena, CA$460K2017
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
YOUTH EDUCATION
Santa Monica, CA$250K2023
Basblue Inc
SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT
Detroit, MI$200K2021
The Chopra Foundation
SPIRITUAL HEALING
La Costa, CA$100K2021
Children's Institute Inc
SUPPORT FOR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN
Los Angeles, CA$90K2017
Afhu
CONNECT THE PASSIONS OF AMERICANS TO THE TALENT AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM
New York, NY$50K2017
Wmu Foundation
FOOTBALL EXCELLENCE FUND
Kalamazoo, MI$50K2021
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
YOUTH EDUCATION AND MENTORING
Santa Monica, CA$50K2018
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
YOUTH EDUCATION
Santa Monica, CA$50K2021
The John Thomas Dye School
YOUTH EDUCATION
Los Angeles, CA$35K2021
The Kabbalah Center
SPIRITUALITY CENTER
Los Angeles, CA$25K2021
World of Children Inc
FUND HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS TO CHANGE THE FUTURE FOR THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN.
Irvine, CA$25K2018
Our Lady of Mt Lebanon
CATHOLIC CHRUCH
Los Angeles, CA$25K2018
The Nest School
YOUTH EDUCATION
Los Angeles, CA$25K2021

The Gores Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2018$172K
2021$525K
2023$275K

How to apply for funding from The Gores Foundation

The Gores Foundation'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 Gores Foundation

Does The Gores Foundation accept grant applications?
The Gores Foundation'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 Gores Foundation fund?
The Gores Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Hathaway-sycamores, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Gores Foundation give in grants?
The Gores Foundation reported $525K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 41 grants.
Where is The Gores Foundation located?
The Gores Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680634782.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Gores Foundation'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 Gores Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.