Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 54 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Center for EmpowermentPhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $63K |
| Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Healthy Democracy Fund | $63K |
| American Independent FoundationWashington, DC | American Independent Radio | $63K |
| Asian Community Development CouncilLas Vegas, NV | General Operating Support | $63K |
| Hopewell FundWashington, DC | Fairness Project Education Fund | $63K |
| Institute for a Progressive NevadaHenderson, NV | General Operating Support | $63K |
| Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $63K |
| Worker Power InstitutePhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $63K |
| Earth Rights InstituteSanta Monica, CA | Women's Financial Education Project | $30K |
| The Hometown Outreach Fund IncTivoli, NY | General Operating Support | $20K |
| Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Mission Local SF Mission LocalSan Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Rise Education FundLos Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Rise Education FundLos Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Rise Education FundLos Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10K |
| American Civil Liberties Union FounNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $8,500 |
| First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO | California Tribal Fund | $7,500 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb IncNew York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey CMonterey, CA | Fund for Homeless Women, Administrative Fund | $5,000 |
| LifemovesSanta Clara, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| MaiaDenver, CO | MAIA Impact School | $5,000 |
| Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Reed CollegePortland, OR | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| We Are Down HomeGreensboro, NC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Way to RiseWashington, DC | Amplify Program | $5,000 |
| Simons Laufer Mathematical SciencesBerkeley, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Point Lobos FoundationMonterey, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey CMonterey, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Accelerate ChangeBoston, MA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| American Independent FoundationWashington, DC | American Independent Radio GOTV Program | $5,000 |
| Environmental Protection NetworkWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters EducWashington, DC | Bus Shelter Program | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte IncSan Jose, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Southern Vision AllianceDurham, NC | Movement Labs | $5,000 |
| State VoicesWashington, DC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Carmel FoundationCarmel, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 14 · California 22 · Nevada 3 · Arizona 3 · New York 5 · Colorado 2
About this foundation
Arkay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Arkay 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 Arkay Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $820K across 54 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Arkay Foundation give?
District of Columbia (14 grants), California (22 grants), Nevada (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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