Ambition Angels
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Ambition Angels?
Ambition Angels is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Reach University ($695K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($575K), Koshland Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Ambition Angels between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach University | $694,579 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $575,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Koshland Foundation | $500,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Give Forward Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tsuha Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 | $90,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $71,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Bisconti Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Praxis Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John and Marcia Goldman Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Good Old Lew Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith | $9,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| John and Elizabeth Kerrigan Charitable | $8,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Greenbridge Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $357K.
What grants has Ambition Angels received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Koshland Foundation | EXPANDING THE AMBITION APP AND PROGRAM. | $250,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $71,500 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Good Old Lew Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $575,000 |
| 2024 | Koshland Foundation | EXPANDING THE AMBITION APP AND PROGRAM. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Give Forward Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Reach University | EQUIP UNDERSERVED TEENS WITH FUTURE SKILLS NEEDED | $52,000 |
| 2024 | The Bisconti Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John and Marcia Goldman Foundation | MIDPENINSULA OUTREACH AND EXPANSION EFFORTS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John and Elizabeth Kerrigan Charitable | General Support | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith | Community | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Reach University | EQUIP UNDERSERVED TEENS WITH FUTURE SKILLS NEEDED | $642,579 |
| 2023 | Tsuha Foundation | TO EQUIP UNDERSERVED TEENS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL, THEIR CAREERS AND LIFE. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Praxis Inc | Nonprofit Accelerator - Grant to be used toward the furthering of the venture's mission to address the major issues of our time | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith | Community | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Stephen S Smith and Paula K Smith | EDUCATION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | John and Elizabeth Kerrigan Charitable | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Greenbridge Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED TEENS BECOME SUCCESSFUL, BY TEACHING THEM SKILLS | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ambition Angels?
Ambition Angels is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Reach University ($695K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($575K), Koshland Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Ambition Angels between 2021–2025.
Who is Ambition Angels's largest funder?
Reach University is the largest recorded funder of Ambition Angels, with $695K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Ambition Angels received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Ambition Angels across 24 grants from 18 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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