Private foundation · EIN 52-1772345 · Folsom, California · Unknown

Excelerate Foundation Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $409K total, median $15K. 35% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$409K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 16 of 17 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UC Davis FoundationDavis, CAGrants to support staffing budgets of a specific program, as well as general program support for campus and public arboretum operations.$90K
We Are Family FoundationNew York, NYGrant for "Youth to the Front" program to support the organization's thats dedicated to the vision of a global family by creating and suppo…$55K
The Transgender DistrictSan Francisco, CAGrant to support for core programs for organization that create a thriving environment that fosters the rich history, culture, legacy and e…$50K
United Way of GreenwichGreenwich, CTSupport the Early Childhood Achievement Gap solutions, helping at-risk students$50K
Muhammad Ali CenterLouisville, KYFundraiser event sponsorship for organization whose charter is to mobilize Muhammad Ali's legacy to foster respect, inspire generations of…$46K
AidslifecycleSan Francisco, CASponsor riders of a cycling event, which raises funds for SF AIDS Foundation and community.$16K
Transportation Association of GreenRiverside, CTGeneral program support of the organization and to help meet budget shortfall. Organization specializes in transportation services for elde…$15K
National AIDS Memorial GrovelightSan Francisco, CASponsorship of the annual Light in the Grove fundraising event for organization that provides, in perpetuity, a place of remembrance so tha…$15K
Give Us the FloorSan Francisco, CAGeneral support for organization that is helping teens deal with distress though unique peer support groups.$15K
George Mason University FoundationMS a Fairfax, VAGrant to support organization whose mission it is to drive diversity into the field of national security.$12K
Glenville Volunteer Fire Company NoGreenwich, CTSupport for fundraising event for volunteer firefighter company.$10K
Icahn School of Medicine at Mt SinaNew York, NYSupport for annual fundraising event. This organization seeks to help both prevent prostrate cancer and improve the qualify of life for tho…$10K
Greenwich Point ConservancyOld Greenwich, CTSponsor for annual fundraising event to support the renovation of historic buildings in town.$7,500
Greenwich Town PartyNew Haven, CTGrant to offset the costs of a public function put on by the town's non-profit organization.$6,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering FoundationNew York, NYSponsor of rider raising money for cancer research.$1,000
AIDS Walk San FranciscoSan Francisco, CASponsor participant for annual AIDS walk, helping to raise money for HIV and aging research.$1,000

By state: California 6 · Connecticut 5 · New York 3 · Kentucky 1 · Virginia 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Excelerate Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Folsom, California, administered in care of Jonathan a Sloan, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Excelerate Foundation Inc 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 Excelerate Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $409K across 17 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Excelerate Foundation Inc give?

California (6 grants), Connecticut (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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