The Atkinson Foundation provides opportunities for individuals in San Mateo County to attain their highest potential in areas of educational, social, and economic life; to assist their efforts to become independent and self-sufficient; and to generally improve the quality of their lives.
Donor Name: Atkinson Foundation
State: California
County: San Mateo County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Primary consideration is given to programs that benefit children, youth, and families; immigrants; the elderly; those who are economically at-risk; people with mental and/or physical health conditions; those recovering from addiction; those affected by physical abuse.
The Foundation supports organizations that provide direct services to residents of San Mateo County. In the decision-making, they prioritize Bay Area-based organizations that serve a significant concentration of San Mateo County residents.
Focus Areas
- Education and Youth Development
- Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- In-School Programs
- Enhancing K-12 public education curriculum and provide academic and/or enrichment activities to underserved students (programs that take place in schools, but are offered by nonprofit organizations)
- Out-of-School Programs
- Providing youth development opportunities to underserved students in grades K-12 (programs that take place away from school sites)
- Early Childhood Care and Education
- Assisting low-income families in the caring and early learning journey of their young children
- Vocational Education
- Providing youth and adults who face significant obstacles to employment with training and services that prepare them for job placement.
- In-School Programs
- Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- Community Support
- Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
- Basic Needs
- Providing such as food, shelter, and/or family support resources to help sustain healthy families and strong communities
- Mental/Physical Health Services
- Supporting the well-being of youth and adults faced with mental and/or physical health conditions and addictions
- Senior Programs
- Enhancing the quality of life for older adults who have limited resources
- Immigrants/Refugees Programs
- Protecting the rights of newcomers and create opportunities for forward mobility
- Women’s Services
- Supporting reproductive and prenatal care, and wrap-around services for survivors of domestic violence, to ensure all women are healthy and safe.
- Basic Needs
- Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide:
Funding Information
Most grants range between $5,000 and $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations must meet the following guidelines to be considered for grant funding:
- Operate under an IRS 501(c)(3) status or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization
- Provide direct services to residents of San Mateo County, California. In the decision-making, they prioritize Bay Area-based organizations that serve a significant concentration of San Mateo County residents.
- All grants are one-year grants.
- The foundation does not support research, individuals, events, annual appeals, scholarships, advocacy efforts, sports group sponsorship, or statewide/national umbrella organizations.
For more information, visit Atkinson Foundation.
