Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant

The Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for children and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. It focuses on charitable giving, supporting educational programs in arts, technology, education, and science. The foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, promoting access to resources and tuition assistance for local pre-K-12 schools. This initiative strengthens community ties and nurtures the next generation's growth through diverse educational opportunities.

The Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life, primarily to benefit San Francisco Bay Area residents through contributions, grants and scholarships for the education and welfare of children and their families.
Areas of Interest
The Foundation has an established interest in providing grants and scholarship for the education of children of all ages and all ethnic backgrounds in the areas of:

• ArtsTechnologyEducationScience

Eligibility

The Foundation will make grants only to organizations that are exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a) of the Code.Grants are normally given to qualified nonprofit organizations located in or directly serving residents of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not generally provide support for:Grants to individuals or loansOrganizations in support of activities to influence legislationThe Foundation does not assume an obligation for permanent support of any activity. However, it will consider grants for two to three years when the goals of a project require further financial support. The Foundation will also not consider full proposals from any organization more frequently than once every twelve months.