Effort Initiative Corporation
Invitation OnlyOakland, California · EIN 83-2719098 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Oakland Public Library | Oakland, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Early Intervention on De | Berkeley, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $7,600 |
| Evergreen Valley High School ASB | San Jose, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Daly City Dolphins | Daly City, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $1,405 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Open Tai Chi Foundation | Millbrae, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $1,000 |
| Beach Parents Association | Piedmont, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $800 |
| Moose Charities | Mooseheart, IL | Contribution to General Fund | $500 |
| Calvary Cross Church | San Bruno, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $400 |
| Felton Institute | Alameda, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $300 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($24,512). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,517 | 17 |
| 2024 | $57,886 | 16 |
| 2023 | $34,809 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632369349100558
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2719098
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.