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

  1. Contact MBEF to discuss your directed giving opportunity
  2. Work with MBEF team to ensure your gift aligns with MBUSD goals
  3. Verify compliance with MBEF's Grant Making Guidelines
  4. 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

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • K-12 schools
  • Education
  • Capacity building

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