How to apply
The william e hixson foundation wants to inspire learning by supporting organizations that think about the big picture and then know how to take steps no matter how small toward those goals. There are currently 3 specific areas in which we hope to inspire learning across the belt of california from the san francisco bay area to reno, nevada: 1) making math approachable, 2) opening mindsets through travel and outdoor exploration, 3) creating opportunities for professional growth outside of a 4-year degree. Contact: Lauren Hinds, 9580 Oak Ave Pkwy Ste 7 128, Folsom, Ca, 5107611082, WEHFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See online information at www.wehfoundation.org
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El EducationNew York, NY | Expand coaching capacity in mathematics education for k-12 public schools and resources | $50K |
| AfsNew York, NY | 5 scholarships - strengthen the ongoing faces of america relationship with dean's future scholars in reno and explore the expansion of this… | $40K |
| Enterprise for YouthSan Francisco, CA | Support alumni career pathways project to ensure talented, motivated young adults have the tools, mentorship, and access they need to build… | $35K |
| Youth for UnderstandingSaginaw, MI | 3 scholarships - promote intercultural understanding, respect, and responsibility through exchanges with different communities | $28K |
| Cal StormLoomis, CA | Give women the experience and resources to pursue a career in the sports industry off the field | $25K |
| CiefSacramento, CA | Support for the design build competition in california and the create mentoring program in northern california | $25K |
| Los RiosSacramento, CA | Support 3 faculty projects to investigate applications of data science to academic disciplines | $15K |
| Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA | Provide those who don't have many chances to explore the natural world the opportunity to feel some of the awe that the outdoors can inspire | $10K |
By state: California 5 · New York 2 · Michigan 1
About this foundation
William E Hixson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of William E Hixson, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does William E Hixson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The william e hixson foundation wants to inspire learning by supporting organizations that think about the big picture and then know how to take steps no matter how small toward those goals. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does William E Hixson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $228K across 8 grants, a median of $27K.
Where does William E Hixson Foundation give?
California (5 grants), New York (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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