Private foundation · EIN 68-0554437 · Indian Wells, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Educational Promise 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: 13 grants paid, $835K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$835K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, INEducational assistance$175K
Stand Together TrustMount Pleasant, MIEducational assistance$175K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCEducational assitance$78K
Chabad LubavitchBozeman, MTEducational assistance$75K
Frontier InstituteHelena, MTEducational assistance$50K
Public Charter SchoolsWashington, DCEducational assistance$50K
American Federation for Children'sWashington, DCEducational assitance$50K
Education Reform NowNew York, NYEducational assitance$50K
Foundation Against Intolerance RaciNew York, NYEducational assitance$50K
Petra AcademyBozeman, MTEducational assistance$45K
Ncsl Foundation for State LegislatoDenver, COEducational assitance$25K
Ace ScholarshipsGreenwood Village, COEducational assistance$10K
Montana Family InstituteLaurel, MTEducational assitance$2,500

By state: District of Columbia 3 · Indiana 1 · Michigan 1 · Montana 4 · New York 2 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Educational Promise Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indian Wells, California, administered in care of Toby L Schreiber, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Educational Promise 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 Educational Promise Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $835K across 13 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Educational Promise Foundation give?

District of Columbia (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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