Private foundation · EIN 84-4451959 · Los Altos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Efa 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: 5 grants paid, $650K total, median $50K. 40% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$650K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The King's AcademySunnyvale, CAFor a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.$497K
Home School Legal Defense AssociatiPurcellville, VATo make homeschooling possible. We know that homeschooling isnt the best fit for everyone, and thats okay. Whats important is that every fa…$100K
The King's AcademySunnyvale, CAFor a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.$50K
You VersionEdmond, OKTo believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. Thats why YouVersion creates biblically centered,…$1,750
RevelationmediaRichardson, TXTo produce and license culturally relevant and engaging media that leads people into a relationship with our Creator. Translate the media i…$1,200

By state: California 2 · Virginia 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Efa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Altos, California, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Efa 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 Efa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $650K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Efa Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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