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Woka Foundation

Newbury Park, California  ·  EIN 842848519  ·  Private foundation

Based in Newbury Park, California, Woka Foundation has awarded $45.2M across 149 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Prime Coalition. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$94.2M
Assets (FY2020)
149
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Woka Foundation funds

Woka Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, immigrants & refugees, rural communities, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfoster youthimmigrants & refugeesrural communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Prime Coalition
Prime Azolla Ventures
Cambridge, MA$1.8M2022
Activate
ClimateTech Fellows
Berkeley, CA$1.0M2022
Climate Foundation
Supporting construction of a scalable 10,000 m of Marine Permaculture floating array to accelerate seaweed growth and lead to healthy fisher
Woods Hole, MA$1.0M2022

How to apply for funding from Woka Foundation

Woka 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 wokafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Woka Foundation

Does Woka Foundation accept grant applications?
Woka 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 Woka Foundation fund?
Woka Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Prime Coalition, Activate, Climate Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Woka Foundation give in grants?
Woka Foundation reported $3.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.2M over 149 grants.
Where is Woka Foundation located?
Woka Foundation is based in Newbury Park, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842848519.
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About this profile. This page is built from Woka Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Woka Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.