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Uncommon Schools Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 311488698  ·  Private foundation

Uncommon Schools Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.5M in grants paid and $245.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 59 individual grants from this funder — $50.5M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for k-12 education. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$245.1M
Total assets
59
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Uncommon Schools Inc funds

Uncommon Schools Inc's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.

K-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Uncommon Schools Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Camden Prep Foundation Inc
REAL ESTATE GRANT
Camden, NJ$11.9M2022
Rochester Prep Foundation Inc
REAL ESTATE GRANT
New York, NY$2.5M2019
North Star Academy Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Newark, NJ$2.5M2019
North Star Academy Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Newark, NJ$2.1M2017
North Star Academy Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Newark, NJ$2.0M2023
Camden Prep
FEDERAL I3 SCHOOL INNOVATION REIMBURSEMENT
Camden, NJ$1.8M2019
North Star Academy Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Newark, NJ$1.8M2020
North Star Academy Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Newark, NJ$1.4M2022
Camden Prep
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Camden, NJ$1.2M2020
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Boston, MA$1.2M2020
North Star Academy Foundation Inc
REAL ESTATE GRANT
New York, NY$1.2M2023
Camden Prep Foundation Inc
REAL ESTATE GRANT
New York, NY$1.2M2023
North Star Academy Charter School
FEDERAL CPS SCHOOL START UP REIMBURSEMENT
Newark, NJ$1.1M2017
Roxbury Prep Foundation Inc
REAL ESTATE GRANT
New York, NY$1.1M2023
North Star Academy Foundation
REAL ESTATE GRANT
Newark, NJ$1.1M2022

Uncommon Schools Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.9M
2019$10.1M
2020$8.4M
2022$17.0M
2023$8.2M

How to apply for funding from Uncommon Schools Inc

Uncommon Schools Inc'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 uncommonschools.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Uncommon Schools Inc

Does Uncommon Schools Inc accept grant applications?
Uncommon Schools Inc'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 Uncommon Schools Inc fund?
Uncommon Schools Inc's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include Camden Prep Foundation Inc, Rochester Prep Foundation Inc, North Star Academy Charter School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Uncommon Schools Inc give in grants?
Uncommon Schools Inc reported $8.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $50.5M over 59 grants.
Where is Uncommon Schools Inc located?
Uncommon Schools Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311488698.
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About this profile. This page is built from Uncommon Schools Inc'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 Uncommon Schools Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.