Private foundation · EIN 33-0740545 · Sebastopol, California · Education

New Endeavor Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $145K total, median $40K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$145K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$22M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bodega Bay Grange-CsgfBodega Bay, CACommunity support$50K
Laguna de Santa Rosa FoundationSanta Rosa, CACommunity support$50K
American Heritage Ed FdnHouston, TXEducational$30K
Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CAEducational support$15K

By state: California 3 · Texas 1

About this foundation

New Endeavor Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sebastopol, California, administered in care of Richard Van Anda, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does New Endeavor Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does New Endeavor Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 4 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does New Endeavor Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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