Private foundation · EIN 92-1903613 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Center for Radical Futures

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: 2 grants paid, $114K total, median $57K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$114K
Median grant
$57K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Triangle Educational OrganizationHolly Springs, NCTo assist in the planning and development of the pine springs preparatory academy upper school including, but not limited to, capital-relat…$80K
Montessori Children's House of DenverDenver, COTo provide funding to support the following projects: protect our pollinators art show, 2024/2025 beehive program, hydroponics grow gardens…$34K

By state: North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Center for Radical Futures is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Center for Radical Futures 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 Center for Radical Futures give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 2 grants, a median of $57K.

Where does Center for Radical Futures give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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