Giving University

EIN 91-2168191 Β· CA Β· NTEE P80

Invitation only Typical grant ~$11K Funds in CA, CO, DC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Giving University based in CA paid 23 grants totaling $409.9K to 23 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $65K, with a median of $11K. Its largest recipients included KATHMANDU VINEYARD, PMCA - New Life, and Every Nations Church Bhutan. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$606,300
Giving (latest yr)
$409,869
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$11K
Recipients
23
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kathmandu Vineyard$65,000
  • PMCA - New Life$55,645
  • Every Nations Church Bhutan$35,000
  • Pakistan Partnership Initiative$30,300
  • New Day for Children$30,000

Where grants went

  • California$88,000 Β· 7 grants
  • Colorado$21,000 Β· 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$20,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Ohio$10,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

Kathmandu Vineyard
General grant
$65,000
PMCA - New Life
General grant
$55,645
Every Nations Church Bhutan
General grant
$35,000
Pakistan Partnership Initiative
General grant
$30,300
New Day for Children
Alamo, CA
General grant
$30,000
Solva
General grant
$24,824
Friends Lanka Child Foundation
General grant
$14,000
Freedom House Foundation
General grant
$12,100
Jachie Special Needs
General grant
$12,000
Physically Challenged Action Foundation
General grant
$12,000
Coast Hills Church
Aliso Viejo, CA
General grant
$12,000
Youth for Christ International
Englewood, CO
General grant
$11,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Giving University does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Giving University is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Giving University reported 23 itemized grants totaling $409.9K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $65K (median $11K).

Recent recipients include KATHMANDU VINEYARD, PMCA - New Life, Every Nations Church Bhutan, among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Giving University is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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