How much funding does Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund provide?

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund provides $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants in funding.

When is the deadline for Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around October.

Who is eligible for Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund?

Geography: Must provide educational programs to residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley; Parent organizations located outside but delivering educational programs in this area or to residents are eligible. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund

Q: How often is Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund offered?

Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 19, 2026.

Community Foundation of the Verdugos

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 19, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: Friday, October 19 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Must provide educational programs to residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley
Parent organizations located outside but delivering educational programs in this area or to residents are eligible

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Geographic Scope: Crescenta-Canada Valley region including La Canada, La Crescenta, parts of Glendale, Montrose, and Tujunga

Focus Areas: Educational programs and projects serving children, adults, and seniors

Award Types:

Standard grants: $500-$5,000 for ongoing, leadership, and special needs educational programs
Grants of $3,000+ require a match
Strategic Initiative Grants: Up to $15,000 for educational innovation (new)

Strategic Initiative Grant Details: Two or more nonprofit organizations can collaborate and propose educational change with potential widespread application in the Crescenta-Canada community and beyond

Eligibility:

Must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Must provide educational programs to residents of the Crescenta-Canada Valley
Parent organizations located outside but delivering educational programs in this area or to residents are eligible

What They Fund:

Enhance ongoing programs with new resources, equipment, technology, facilities, modernization, or upgrades
Initiate new programs
Educational innovations

Contact Information:

Edna Karinski, CEO, Community Foundation of the Verdugos: (818) 241-8040
Jean Maluccio, Crescenta Valley Chamber: (818) 248-4957
Email: info@cfverdugos.org

Board of Advisors: Rick Dinger, Jo Loomis, Jean Maluccio, Roberta Parker, Mary Pinola, Julia Rabago, Teri Rice, Renee Riendeau, Patty Steur, Eleanor Wacker, Chris Waldheim

How to Apply

Access Application: Applications available online at www.crescentavalleychamber.org and info@cfverdugos.org
Complete Application: Submit all required information
Submit via Email: Applications must be submitted by email only
Deadline: Friday, October 19 (annually)
Required Materials: Application form with project details and description

Note: Applications are due by the specified deadline via email to the contacts listed.

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What Community Foundation of the Verdugos actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 15
Total given: $351K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,785–$112K

By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Glendale, CA; Encino, CA; Pasadena, CA.
53% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.