Private foundation · EIN 46-0563684 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Workday 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 73 grants paid, $7.6M total, median $75K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
73
$7.6M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$35M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Year Up IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1.0M
Generation - You Employed IncWashington, DCCreating career pathways that unleash human potential through green and mid-career employment$800K
Per Scholas IncBronx, NYLaunching Thriving Tech Careers across 10 Workday markets$500K
Jobs for the Future IncBoston, MAMeasurement & Evaluation Collaborative and Horizons 2025 Sponsorship$350K
Inco Community IncSan Francisco, CAINCO Academy$250K
Opportunity at Work IncWashington, DC2024-2025 Tear the Paper Ceiling Coalition Support fund$250K
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYNew Pluralists Collaborative project$250K
Goodness VillageLivermore, CABuilding Stability: Essential Operations Support$200K
Coalfield Development CorporationHuntington, WVAppalachian Climate Technologies Now (ACT Now) 2024$150K
Grid AlternativesOakland, CAExpanding Workforce Development Through Job Placement, Data Integration, and Program Growth$150K
More in CommonLondon, UKCombating hate-based violence and polarization in Europe$150K
Certified Npo Organization ClackOsaka, JATech Runway fund$125K
American National Red CrossSan Francisco, CAAmerican Red Cross Disaster Response & Recovery$100K
Fast Track Into Information Technology LimitedDublin, EIFIT Female Software Development Apprenticeship Program$100K
Fellows of the Rsa in the United StatesSouthfield, MAUS Chamber of Connection - DC Launch planning$100K
Forever Young FoundationMesa, AZForever Young Nonprofit Institute$100K
Gavi AllianceWashington, DCINFUSE 2.0 - An innovation scaling hub to accelerate immunisation systems upgrades for the world's most in-need countries$100K
Harlem Childrens Zone IncNew York, NYCollege Success Office Support fund$100K
Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CABoosting Upward Economic Mobility for Californians Through Equitable and Accessible Workforce Training Pathways$100K
Jobcare LimitedDublin, EISupport, train, and equip 250 unemployed or underemployed professionals with the skills and resources necessary to access meaningful employ…$100K
Merit AmericaWashington, DCReimagining the American Dream: Building a Pathway to the middle class$100K
National College for Digital SkillsLondon, UKAlumni Programme$100K
National Skills CoalitionWashington, DCGeneral support to build a diverse clean energy workforce$100K
Npower Ny IncBrooklyn, NYCommand Shift: Accelerating More Women in Tech$100K
Pentagon Federal Credit Union Fdn Penfed FoundatioAlexandria, VALa Russa Rescue Champions$100K
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NYJust Transition Fund$100K
Shrm Foundation IncAlexandria, VASkills-First Center of Excellence, phase 2$100K
Skillup CoalitionSan Francisco, CASkillUp Expansion$100K
Social Finance IncBoston, MASocial Finance Institute$100K
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, ILSupport for the Pluralism Conference$100K
Upwardly GlobalNew York, NYEmpowering Immigrant and Refugee Professionals to Contribute to a Tech-Enabled Workforce$100K
World Health FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support for Go Give One Foundation$100K
Activate Work IncDenver, COLaunching Tech Careers for Under-represented Individuals$75K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAEmergency Preparation & Power Resiliency$75K
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GA2024 Disaster Response & Preparedness$75K
Jobcare LimitedDublin, EIJobnet Program$75K
One America MovementBowie, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
SistechParis, FRFellowship fund$75K
The Open Doors InitiativeSwords, EIGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Braver Angels IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Code PlatoonChicago, ILExpanding Career Pathways in Tech for military families$50K
Dev MissionSan Francisco, CARegistered Pre-Apprenticeship Program: AI Pathways$50K
Friends of Konexio FoundationDiamond Bar, CADigiPath Pro: Advanced SSNT with LiFi Specialization$50K
Hopewell FundBaltimore, DCGeneral Operating Support for Over Zero project$50K
Human Rights Campaign FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Immigrant Legal DefenseOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Inner-City Computer Stars FoundationChicago, ILPathways to Technology Careers for Underserved Adults$50K
National Foundation for the Ctrs for Disease ContrAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Skill Growth Dba ChooseuWashington, DCChooseU Transformative Workforce Development Programming$50K
Tri-Valley Nonprofit AllianceLivermore, CATVNPA Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund$50K
Welcoming America IncDecatur, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Orleans Athletic Association IncOrleans, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$45K
Scopa Has a Dream IncHealdsburg, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Diana AwardLondon, UKExpenditure Responsibility Grant$25K
Foundation for Women WarriorsVista, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education FoundationPleasanton, CACharitable Event$25K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAMen's Rowing Eight Fund$25K
Augustinian High School of Reading MassachusettsReading, MAThe Austin Prep Fund$15K
Scopa Has a Dream IncHealdsburg, CAAcademic Development fund$15K
Children of SheltersSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K

By state: Massachusetts 6 · District of Columbia 8 · California 24 · New York 8 · INTL 9 · Illinois 3

About this foundation

Workday Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Workday Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Workday Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.6M across 73 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Workday Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), District of Columbia (8 grants), California (24 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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