Girlsmart Literacy Program

Gave $622K in 2024

Orinda, California · EIN 26-3542627 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$622K

Organizations funded4

Typical grant$80,000

Total assets$170K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,200 and $225,000.

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	Sharon Simpson
Address	21 Orinda Way Suite C 358, Orinda CA 94563
Phone	(925) 254-6358
Form and materials	Written request detailing the purpose of the request and how it relates to improving children's Literacy, self-esteem, and access to educational resources.
Deadlines	None.
Restrictions	Awards are generally granted to organizations and initiatives that further and improve children's Literacy as a means to achieving dreams of educational success.

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education4
Children & Youth1
Human Services1
Mental Health1

Where it gives

25% of grants went outside California.

California3
Florida1

Where it gives most, by cause

Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Bay Area Community Resources	San Rafael, CA	Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade in alameda, contra costa, marin and…	$276,750
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County	Oakland, CA	Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade in economically distressed and…	$225,000
Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade in six duval county schools.	$80,000
Key Academy Charter School	Dublin, CA	Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade at key academy campuses in hayward…	$40,200

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$621,950	4
2023	$579,175	4

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100802
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3542627
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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