Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In the Sacramento region, and following several years of strategic planning, the Tru

Other requirements

  • All grant applications must include a copy of the applicant's IRS tax exemption letter.
  • Grant requests need to focus on the broad social value expected to be achieved with our grant funds

Overview

The Arata Brothers Trust Grant aims to enhance life quality in Sacramento through innovative educational programs. Established in 1979, this family trust has provided over $16 million in grants, focusing on children and local initiatives. With a commitment to systemic change, the trust seeks applicants who can demonstrate the social value of their projects and include necessary IRS tax exemption documentation. The grant process emphasizes future self-sufficiency and intelligence enhancement for the community.

After over 35 years of grant funding in the Sacramento region, and following several years of strategic planning, the Trustees of Arata Brothers Trust have further defined the focus of funding activities. As a small family trust, we strive to generate the greatest beneficial effect for each dollar of grant money provided. To that end, our focus will be trained on funding educational activities aimed at an investment in future self-sufficiency and intelligence enhancement in all dimensions.
Grantees be located in the Sacramento area since the equity in the trust was from profits made in the Sacramento community.Granting benefits to children should be a primary focus .
To date, the grants exceed $16,000,000, primarily to the Sacramento region.

Eligibility

All grant applications must include a copy of the applicant's IRS tax exemption letter.Grant requests need to focus on the broad social value expected to be achieved with our grant funds

What Arata Brothers Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
8
Total given
$336K
Median grant
$38K
Range
$10K–$100K
  • By dollars: California 85%, Nevada 15%. Top recipient cities: Sacramento, CA; Reno, NV; Davis, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Improve Your Tomorrow · Sacramento, CA

    IYT Scholars building redevelopment

    $100K

  • 916 Ink · Sacramento, CA

    Read On! Reading tutor program support

    $59K

  • Sierra Nevada Journeys · Reno, NV

    Grizzly Creek Ranch

    $50K

  • Womens Empowerment · Sacramento, CA

    Workforce prep for homeless women

    $25K

  • Splash Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

    Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Environment (Project AWE)

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Youth programs

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