Aspire Public Schools Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Aspire Public Schools Foundation?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by California Charter Schools Association ($696K), The William Zimmerman Foundation ($482K), Wend II Inc ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Aspire Public Schools Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Charter Schools Association | $696,275 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The William Zimmerman Foundation | $482,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Wend II Inc | $144,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Grossman Family Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Chamberlin Education Foundation | $50,250 | 1 | 2021 |
| City Fund | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $33,900 | 1 | 2024 |
| Great Public Schools Now | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Oakland Public Education Fund | $18,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Mockingbird Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Arjay R and Frances F Miller | $7,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Michael and Catherine Podell Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Uvas Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $414K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $254K.
What grants has Aspire Public Schools Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | California Charter Schools Association | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $110,275 |
| 2025 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $92,000 |
| 2025 | City Fund | TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Mockingbird Foundation | MUSIC EDUCATION GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Arjay R and Frances F Miller | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | California Charter Schools Association | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $262,000 |
| 2024 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $33,900 |
| 2024 | The Oakland Public Education Fund | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Grossman Family Foundation | PROVIDE RIGOROUS, JOYFUL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOLARS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Michael and Catherine Podell Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | California Charter Schools Association | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $148,000 |
| 2023 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Great Public Schools Now | LIFTING TO GREAT GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Grossman Family Foundation | PROVIDE RIGOROUS, JOYFUL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOLARS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Arjay R and Frances F Miller | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | California Charter Schools Association | ENROLLMENT GROWTH GRANT | $176,000 |
| 2022 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Grossman Family Foundation | PROVIDE RIGOROUS, JOYFUL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOLARS | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Wend II Inc | Family Relief Fund - Aspire Los Angeles | $110,000 |
| 2021 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2021 | Chamberlin Education Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,250 |
| 2021 | Wend II Inc | Hotspots for Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles | $34,000 |
| 2021 | Uvas Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2019 | The William Zimmerman Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Aspire Public Schools Foundation?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by California Charter Schools Association ($696K), The William Zimmerman Foundation ($482K), Wend II Inc ($144K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Aspire Public Schools Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Aspire Public Schools Foundation's largest funder?
California Charter Schools Association is the largest recorded funder of Aspire Public Schools Foundation, with $696K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Aspire Public Schools Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Aspire Public Schools Foundation across 26 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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