Ground Education
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$626K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Ground Education?
Ground Education is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer ($163K), Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation ($100K), The Ahmanson Foundation ($99K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $626K in grants to Ground Education between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer | $162,540 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Ahmanson Foundation | $99,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Honda Usa Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Joseph Drown Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bosch Community Fund | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BCM Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation | $12,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The William C Bannerman Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $9,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Bess J Hodges Foundation | $8,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Schulzman-neri Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Armanino Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Ground Education received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Joseph Drown Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Honda Usa Foundation | WORKING TO ADDRESS HISTORICAL INEQUITIES IN ACCESS TO NATURE AND EDUCATION, GROUND EDUCATION SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LBUSD) THROUGH THE CREATION, CARE AND USE OF SCHOOL GARDENS. STUDENTS IN GRADE K-5 ARE ENGAGED IN DYNAMIC, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THOUGHTFULLY TAILORED TO EACH GRADE LEVEL, EXPANDING IN DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY AS STUDENTS GROW. MONTHLY LESSONS FOCUS ON SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, NUTRITION, AND SUSTAINABILITY-FOSTERING CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ahmanson Foundation | FOR ACQUISITION OF BENCH SEATING AND STORAGE SHEDS FOR SCHOOL CAMPUS PROGRAM SITES | $48,400 |
| 2024 | The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR OUR LONG BEACH SCHOOL-BASED OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Honda Usa Foundation | WORKING TO DISPEL HISTORICAL INEQUITIES AROUND NATURE AND EDUCATION, GROUND EDUCATION SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LBUSD) BY BUILDING, MAINTAINING, AND USING SCHOOL GARDENS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5. LESSONS ARE TAILORED ACCORDING TO GRADE LEVEL AND GROW IN SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY AS EACH STUDENT PROGRESSES THROUGH THEIR ELEMENTARY YEARS. STUDENTS ARE INSPIRED TO THINK, EXPLORE AND CONNECT TO NATURE THROUGH ROBUST, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDES INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, NUTRITION, SUSTAINABILITY AND MUCH MORE. TIME SPENT IN GREEN SPACES SUCH AS GARDENS HAS BEEN KNOWN TO LOWER STRESS, RESTORE FOCUS, AND PROMOTE KINDNESS AND COMMUNITY NURTURING THE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF EVERY CHILD. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | 2023/24 ANNUAL GRANT AWARD/SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John Apostle & Helen Apostle Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Bosch Community Fund | STEM AND GARDEN SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The William C Bannerman Foundation | NATURE LESSONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Adams Legacy Foundation a Delaware Nonprofit | SCHOOL GARDEN LEARNING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Schulzman-neri Foundation | GARDEN LEARNING PROGRAMS | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Bess J Hodges Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation | Education | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Armanino Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Ahmanson Foundation | FOR ACQUISITION OF VAN FOR PROGRAMMING | $50,600 |
| 2023 | The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer | SCHOOL-BASED OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | 2022/23 ANNUAL GRANT AWARD/GARDEN LEARNING PROGRAM TITLE I SCHOOLS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | BCM Foundation | General Operations | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bosch Community Fund | STEM AND GARDEN SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Schulzman-neri Foundation | GARDEN LEARNING PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Bess J Hodges Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Farmers & Merchants Bank Foundation | SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer | SCHOOL-BASED OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation | GARDEN LEARNING PROGRAM FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS IN LONG BEACH | $20,000 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Bess J Hodges Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Matthew and Roberta Jenkins Family Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ground Education?
Ground Education is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer ($163K), Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation ($100K), The Ahmanson Foundation ($99K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $626K in grants to Ground Education between 2020–2025.
Who is Ground Education's largest funder?
The Rudolph J & Daphne a Munzer is the largest recorded funder of Ground Education, with $163K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Ground Education received?
IRS 990 filings record $626K in grants to Ground Education across 37 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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