College Futures Foundation
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 94-2618667 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$16.7M
Organizations funded181
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$560M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rp Group Inc | San Rafael, CA | Program grant | $600,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $550,000 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $500,000 |
| American Association of Community Colleges | Washington, DC | Program grant | $500,000 |
| California State University Fresno Foundation | Fresno, CA | Program grant | $500,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $469,000 |
| Sova Solutions | Rockvillle, MD | Program grant | $407,000 |
| Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $400,000 |
| Public Agenda | Brooklyn, NY | Program grant | $365,000 |
| Jobs for the Future | Boston, MA | Program grant | $350,000 |
| Csu Dominguez Hills Foundation | Carson, CA | Program grant | $334,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Los Angeles, CA | Program grant | $325,000 |
| California State University San Marcos Corporation | San Marcos, CA | Program grant | $325,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $317,500 |
| Braven | San Jose, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| The Rp Group Inc | San Rafael, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Public Advocates | San Francisco, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Sova Solutions | Rockvillle, MD | Program grant | $250,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| The Education Trust Inc | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| California Competes | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| The Institute for College Access and Success | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Program grant | $250,000 |
| Strada Collaborative Inc Dba Insidetrack | Indianapolis, IN | Program grant | $250,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | Los Angeles, CA | Program grant | $230,000 |
| Futuro Health | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $223,000 |
| Berkeley City College | Berkeley, CA | Program grant | $200,000 |
| Open Campus Media Inc | Washington, DC | Program grant | $200,000 |
| Sova Solutions | Rockvillle, MD | Program grant | $200,000 |
| East Los Angeles College Foundation | Monterey Park, CA | Program grant | $200,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc Dba Nextgen Policy | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $200,000 |
| Uaspire | Boston, MA | Program grant | $200,000 |
| Csusb Philanthropic Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | Program grant | $190,000 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | San Diego, CA | Program grant | $190,000 |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | San Francisco, CA | Program grant | $183,333 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon, CA | Program grant | $182,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | Los Angeles, CA | Program grant | $175,000 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Program grant | $174,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Davis | Davis, CA | Program grant | $167,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $164,000 |
| Nacubo | Washington, DC | Program grant | $162,666 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | Salinas, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| Onefuture Coachella Valley | Palm Desert, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| University Enterprises Inc | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| National Center for Civic Innovation | New York, NY | Program grant | $150,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| State Center Community College District | Fresno, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $150,000 |
| Madera Community College | Madera, CA | Program grant | $146,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Northridge, CA | Program grant | $125,000 |
| California State University Bakersfield Foundation | Bakersfield, CA | Program grant | $125,000 |
| Nacubo | Washington, DC | Program grant | $125,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | New York, NY | Program grant | $125,000 |
| Immigrants Rising | San Francisco, CA | Program grant | $125,000 |
| National Community College Hispanic Council | Sacramento, CA | Program grant | $125,000 |
| Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Program grant | $119,000 |
| STEM Advantage | Huntington Beach, CA | Program grant | $112,500 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Program grant | $100,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 181 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Glass Institute | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Value of postsecondary for economic mobility program grant | $585,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $550,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $500,000 |
| Aql Labs LLC | Seattle, WA | Transforming education program grant | $330,000 |
| Campaign for College Opportunity | Los Angeles, CA | Policy program grant | $325,000 |
| California State University San Marcos Corporation | San Marcos, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $325,000 |
| African American Male Education Network | Elk Grove, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $300,000 |
| Braven | San Jose, CA | Learner centered solutions program grant | $250,000 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | Learner centered solutions program grant | $250,000 |
| Public Advocates | San Francisco, CA | Policy program grant | $250,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $250,000 |
| The Education Trust Inc | Oakland, CA | Policy program grant | $250,000 |
| California Competes | Oakland, CA | Policy program grant | $250,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $250,000 |
| The Institute for College Access and Success | Oakland, CA | Policy program grant | $250,000 |
| Futuro Health | Sacramento, CA | Learner centered solutions program grant | $227,000 |
| Sova Solutions | Rockvillle, MD | Learner centered solutions program grant | $200,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc Dba Nextgen Policy | Sacramento, CA | Policy program grant | $200,000 |
| Education Equity Solutions LLC | Kensington, CA | Value of postsecondary for economic mobility program grant | $192,000 |
| Education Equity Solutions LLC | Kensington, CA | Value of postsecondary for economic mobility program grant | $168,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Davis | Davis, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $167,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Davis | Davis, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $166,000 |
| Strada Collaborative Inc Dba Insidetrack | Indianapolis, IN | Value of postsecondary for economic mobility program grant | $150,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Oakland, CA | Policy program grant | $132,500 |
| Immigrants Rising | San Francisco, CA | Finance & affordability program grant | $125,000 |
| Burning Glass Institute | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Value of postsecondary for economic mobility program grant | $110,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | Los Angeles, CA | Learner centered solutions program grant | $103,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Merced | Merced, CA | Finance & affordability program grant | $100,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | Los Angeles, CA | Learner centered solutions program grant | $97,000 |
| California State University San Diego | San Diego, CA | Student-Centric practices program grant | $75,600 |
| Young Invincibles | Los Angeles, CA | Finance & affordability program grant | $75,000 |
| Rise Education Fund | Sherman Oaks, CA | Finance & affordability program grant | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,683,989 | 213 |
| 2023 | $16,019,913 | 212 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349103859
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2618667
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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