Directed Giving Program
Funding Amount
Minimum $150,000 over three years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Overview:
In an effort to increase MBEF's funding potential to strengthen academic and enrichment programs for students, MBEF's Board of Directors encourages donor-directed gifts for purpose-restricted programs. This allows donors to direct their support to specific programs aligned with district goals.
Geographic Scope: Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), California
Funding Requirements:
- Minimum three-year funding commitment
- Minimum total of $150,000 over the duration of the commitment
- Directed gifts may come from individuals, families, or corporations
Grant Making Guidelines:
All directed gifts must align with MBUSD goals and adhere to MBEF's Grant Making Guidelines to ensure parity and consistency across the district. MBEF is committed to supporting grants that accomplish the following:
- Strengthen schools from kindergarten to graduation
- Support academic excellence and personal growth
- Reach as many students as possible
- Maintain parity among all elementary schools
- Provide innovation in teaching and learning
- Align with the priorities of parents, teachers, and district goals
Contact Information:
- Phone: (310) 303-3342
- Address: 325 S. Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Contact MBEF to discuss your directed giving opportunity
- Work with MBEF team to ensure your gift aligns with MBUSD goals
- Verify compliance with MBEF's Grant Making Guidelines
- Commit to minimum three-year funding commitment with minimum total of $150,000
Contact: Call (310) 303-3342 to speak with a member of MBEF team about directed giving opportunities
What Manhattan Beach Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $8.39M
- Median grant
- $4.2M
- Range
- $943K–$7.45M
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Manhattan Beach, CA.
Example grants
Manhattan Beach Unified School District · Manhattan Beach, CA
To support education
$7.45M
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Endowment Fund · Manhattan Beach, CA
Annual contribution to endowment fund
$943K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
- Capacity building
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