The Primary School
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$43.0M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Primary School?
The Primary School is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($31.3M), Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation ($5.6M), The Primary School - East Palo Alto ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Primary School between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $31,270,550 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | $5,620,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Primary School - East Palo Alto | $4,040,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Primary School Bay Area | $935,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Futures Without Violence | $600,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $160,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Silicon Schools Fund Inc | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Room to Breathe Project | $45,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | $21,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Bezalel Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Stanley S Langendorf Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $21.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
What grants has The Primary School received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $19,100,000 |
| 2024 | The Primary School Bay Area | OPERATING SUPPORT | $935,000 |
| 2024 | The Primary School - East Palo Alto | OPERATING SUPPORT | $900,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Schools Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $11,906,550 |
| 2023 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $670,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Schools Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL | $75,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Bezalel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,950,000 |
| 2022 | The Primary School - East Palo Alto | OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,140,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $264,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Bezalel Foundation | General Support | $4,500 |
| 2021 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | Futures Without Violence | TO SUPPORT BAY AREA COMMUNITIES IN REIMAGINING HOW CHILD AND FAMILY SERVING SYSTEMS CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY INTERRUPT AND PREVENT CHILDHOOD TRAUMA WITH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN STRATEGIES THAT ARE ROOTED IN RACIAL EQUITY, HEALING, AND PREVENTION. | $600,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Room to Breathe Project | SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOL PILOT | $45,000 |
| 2021 | The Stanley S Langendorf Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Primary School?
The Primary School is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($31.3M), Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation ($5.6M), The Primary School - East Palo Alto ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Primary School between 2021–2025.
Who is The Primary School's largest funder?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Primary School, with $31.3M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Primary School received?
IRS 990 filings record $43.0M in grants to The Primary School across 25 grants from 12 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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