How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Sharon Simpson
21 Orinda Way Suite C 358
Orinda, CA 94563
(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.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$621,950
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $169,672
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Tax year 2023
$579,175
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $270,367
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Tax year 2022
$585,250
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $165,129
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Tax year 2021
$433,750
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $156,607
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Tax year 2020
$436,250
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $198,629
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Tax year 2019
$477,500
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $125,001
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Bay Area Community ResourcesEl Cerrito, CA
Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade in alameda, contra costa, marin and san francisco counties.
$276,750 -
Girls Incorporated of Alameda CountyOakland, CA
Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade in economically distressed and under-resourced neighborhoods in alameda county.
$225,000 -
Girls Incorporated of JacksonvilleJacksonville, 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 SchoolDublin, CA
Grant to support a literacy-based, after-school program for girls in kindergarten through third grade at key academy campuses in hayward and san leandro. Key (knowledge enlightens you) academy is the founding school in the key educational group, whose mission is to empower, educate, inspire, and enlighten tomorrow's generation.
$40,200
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Mental health1 grant $276,75044% of the total
- Human services1 grant $225,00036% of the total
- Youth development1 grant $80,00013% of the total
- Education1 grant $40,2006% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California3 grants $541,950
- Florida1 grant $80,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Sharon SimpsonPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
The return
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