West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Grant making organization supporting students and education initiatives of West Contra Costa USD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.5M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
-24.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
-5.1% YoY
About West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in RICHMOND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $109K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,521,421 | $7,938,853 | $6,101,849 |
| Revenue | $5,749,658 | $6,564,299 | $4,345,101 |
| Expenses | $6,072,988 | $5,145,177 | $2,950,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $109,172 | $80,632 | $133,670 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Back-to-School Mini-Grant
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Amount
$250 per teacher
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Bradley Arts Mini-Grant
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund
Amount
Up to $500 for classroom projects; Up to $1,000 for school-wide projects
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include West Contra Costa USD ($225,000), Beam Foundation ($46,000), The Glen Price Group ($46,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Community Resources San Rafael, CA | mental health counseling | $22,500 |
| Beam Foundation Chicago, IL | Microgrants | $46,000 |
| The Glen Price Group El Cerrito, CA | Community School Collab. grant | $46,000 |
| West Contra Costa USD Richmond, CA | To implement I-Ready | $225,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bunce | Executive Dir. | 40 | $132,249 |
| Kathleen Harris | President | 1 | — |
| Anna Luna | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Marcus Walton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Leticia Vaca | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mara Lockowandt | Director | 1 | — |
| Bertha Romo | Director | 1 | — |
| Dillan Pedraza | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda Delgado | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is West Contra Costa Public Education Fund?
As of 2024, West Contra Costa Public Education Fund holds $8.5M in total assets with $5.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $340K in 2024.
Where does West Contra Costa Public Education Fund operate?
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What size grants does West Contra Costa Public Education Fund award?
In 2024, West Contra Costa Public Education Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $340K — an average of about $85K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is West Contra Costa Public Education Fund's EIN?
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0005307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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