Bothin Foundation Grant

The Bothin Foundation aims to enhance the capacity of nonprofits through providing grants for durable capital investments. They target their support towards organizations dedicated to disadvantaged children and youth (ages 0 to 24), low-income families, and people with disabilities, including K-12 schools exclusively serving children with learning differences. The foundation focuses on social service, academic enrichment, youth development, arts, and environmental initiatives.

Type of Support

Overview

The Bothin Foundation grant program supports nonprofit organizations through several types of capital grants. The aim is to empower these organizations by funding durable capital investments that have a direct impact on their service delivery. The program encompasses:

  • Building Renovation Grants: To fund contracted labor for construction projects, excluding staff time for project management.
  • Equipment & Furnishings: To support the purchase of furniture and equipment crucial for the organization’s operations, with a priority on items directly benefiting program participants.
  • Technology Grants: Geared towards purchasing technology equipment for use by program participants while generally offering one-time grants for organizational infrastructure needs, with exclusions on website development and software.
  • Vehicle Projects: Focused on funding vehicles essential for transporting participants, excluding costs related to insurance, fuel, advertising, and warranties.

These grants are crafted to enhance the capacity of organizations to serve disadvantaged communities effectively, reflecting a broad commitment to facilitating immediate and tangible improvements in service provision.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CA (Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Sonoma County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status
Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Other
  • Serve significant numbers of residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, and/or San Mateo counties
  • Provide direct service to disadvantaged children and youth, low-income families, and/or people with disabilities
  • Have not received a grant from the foundation in the last three full years
  • Grant applications should be for capital projects completed within 12 months of receiving a grant
  • Projects should be durable capital investments that directly impact clients and have an immediate need and/or are time sensitive
  • Direct service organizations serving at least 50% low-income families or children; for programs serving those with disabilities exclusively, disability status and low-income status are given equal weight

Ineligibility

Individuals
Religious organizations (except for non-sectarian programs)
K-12 schools not exclusively serving children with learning differences and developmental disabilities
Hospitals (with occasional exceptions for public and county hospitals, and community clinics)
Endowment drives
Events
General operating expenses
Annual appeals
Videos
Medical research
Scholarships.
5k – 50k

Submission

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