Private foundation · EIN 77-0457717 · Occidental, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Futures Project

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: 14 grants paid, $145K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$145K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
BuildonStamford, CTFufilling Foundations Mission$15K
Huckelberry YouthSan Francisco, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Inside CircleSacramento, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
826 ValenciaSan Francisco, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
EbclcBerkeley, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
St Francis SolanoSonoma, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Cristo Rey BostonDorchester, MAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Play MarinSausalito, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
FarmpreneursHealdsburg, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Cyo CampOccidental, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Homeless PrenatalSan Francisco, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
CompassSan Francisco, CAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
SeriousfunWestport, CTFufilling Foundations Mission$10K
Hoops HomeworkFramingham, MAFufilling Foundations Mission$10K

By state: California 10 · Connecticut 2 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Futures Project is a private grantmaking foundation in Occidental, California, administered in care of Darren Harter, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Futures Project 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 Futures Project give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Futures Project give?

California (10 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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