Koshland Foundation
Invitation OnlyMenlo Park, California · EIN 68-0069874 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $300,000.
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
35% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Leaders | New York, NY | To support the network superintendents program and the coaching and strategic support program. | $500,000 |
| Modern Classrooms Project Inc | Washington, DC | Support the modern classroms project in oakland. | $444,310 |
| Families in Action for Quality Education | Oakland, CA | Continuing support of the A-G family communication campaign within the oakland unified school district. | $400,000 |
| New Teacher Center | Sacramento, CA | To support the program partnership with the oakland unified school district. | $300,000 |
| Ambition Angels | Palo Alto, CA | Expanding the ambition app and program. | $250,000 |
| Business United in Investing Lending and Development (Build) | Redwood City, CA | Charitable operations. | $250,000 |
| Oakland Promise | Oakland, CA | Support the kindergarten to college program within the oakland unified school district. | $250,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Redwood City, CA | Operations and growth of alder gse's residency and recruitment program. | $200,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Oakland, CA | Fiscally sponsored project - agency by design oakland. | $200,000 |
| Groundswell Network Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Needs index project. | $125,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | New York, NY | To support programs that benefit oakland unified school district. | $100,000 |
| National Equity Project | Oakland, CA | General operating support for the black teacher project (btp) for oakland schools. | $100,000 |
| Oakland Genesis Soccer Club | Oakland, CA | To support the oakland afterschool community soccer program. | $100,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Boston, MA | Program support within oakland schools. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,269,310 | 14 |
| 2023 | $4,271,709 | 19 |
| 2022 | $3,641,648 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620239349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0069874
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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