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The Oakland Public Education Fund

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 432014630  ·  Private foundation

The Oakland Public Education Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $11.7M in annual giving against $33.4M in assets. This page documents the 94 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Oakland Public Education Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$11.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.4M
Total assets
94
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Oakland Public Education Fund funds

The Oakland Public Education Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, early childhood education, education, financial empowerment, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationFinancial EmpowermentHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults.

childrenfamiliesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Oakland Public Education Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oakland Unified School District
DIRECTOR SUPPORT, MCCLYMONDS PERSONNEL SUPPORT, SUPPORT OUSD LIAISON TO OAK PROMISE, STIPEND TO TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$8.8M2018
Oakland Unified School District
PROMOTE EDUCATION
Oakland, CA$7.8M2020
Oakland Unified School District
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AREAS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS, EDUCA
Oakland, CA$6.0M2023
Oakland Unified School District
TO SUPPORT THE OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AREAS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND SUPPORT EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Oakland, CA$5.7M2024
Oakland Unified School District
TO SUPPORT COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, WHOLE CHILD SUPPORTS, EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION ACROSS OUSD MIDDLE SCHOOLS;
Oakland, CA$5.5M2022
The San Francisco Foundation
PROMOTE EDUCATION
San Francisco, CA$1.3M2020
Oakland Natives Give Back Inc
TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES USING A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS APPROA
Oakland, CA$888K2023
East Bay College Fund
ECCO SUPPORT, SUPPORT 400-500 SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND PROMISE EAST BAY COLLEGE FUND SCHOLARS, THE SUPPORT OAKLAND PROMISE FUTUR
Oakland, CA$837K2018
City of Oakland
EMPLOYMENT / INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Oakland, CA$750K2018
Tech Exchange
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Oakland, CA$693K2024
East Bay Asian Youth Center
TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES USING A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS APPROA
Oakland, CA$586K2023
The Oakland Reach
TO DIRECTLY EMPLOY THE 8 FAMILY LIASONS AND 14 LITERACY LIBERATORS; TO HELP WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MATH TUTORING MODEL.
Oakland, CA$509K2022
Safe Passages
TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES USING A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS APPROA
Oakland, CA$468K2023
Oakland California Youth Outreach
TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES USING A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS APPROA
Oakland, CA$453K2023
East Bay Agency for Children
TO INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT OF DISCONNECTED STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOLLOWING COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES USING A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS APPROA
Oakland, CA$373K2023

The Oakland Public Education Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$10.8M
2020$9.9M
2022$6.4M
2023$10.1M
2024$8.0M

How to apply for funding from The Oakland Public Education Fund

The Oakland Public Education 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 oaklandedfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Oakland Public Education Fund

Does The Oakland Public Education Fund accept grant applications?
The Oakland Public Education 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 The Oakland Public Education Fund fund?
The Oakland Public Education Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Oakland Public Education Fund give in grants?
The Oakland Public Education Fund reported $11.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.1M over 94 grants.
Where is The Oakland Public Education Fund located?
The Oakland Public Education Fund is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 432014630.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Oakland Public Education 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 The Oakland Public Education Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.