UC Santa Cruz Foundation
Santa Cruz, California · EIN 237394590 · Private foundation
UC Santa Cruz Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $27.9M in giving and $193.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4 individual grants from this funder — $92.7M awarded across 2018–2023 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What UC Santa Cruz Foundation funds
UC Santa Cruz Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ca Santa Cruz SUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS | Santa Cruz, CA | $28.5M | 2023 |
| University of Ca Santa Cruz SUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS | Santa Cruz, CA | $23.7M | 2022 |
| University of Ca Santa Cruz SUPPORT UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS | Santa Cruz, CA | $21.2M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from UC Santa Cruz Foundation
UC Santa Cruz 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. You can review the foundation directly at foundation.ucsc.edu.
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Frequently asked questions about UC Santa Cruz Foundation
- Does UC Santa Cruz Foundation accept grant applications?
- UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Santa Cruz Foundation fund?
- UC Santa Cruz Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include University of Ca Santa Cruz. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does UC Santa Cruz Foundation give in grants?
- UC Santa Cruz Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $27.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $92.7M over 4 grants.
- Where is UC Santa Cruz Foundation located?
- UC Santa Cruz Foundation is based in Santa Cruz, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237394590.
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