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A nonprofit that provides financial support for the Oakland Public Library system, which serves over 300,000 members and the larger community across 16 branches.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| safe spaces | $40,000 | capital improvements for outdoor area at Elmhurst library |
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| responsive | $40,000 | the Children's Area of the Eastmont Branch Library |
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| safe spaces | $115,000 | furnishings and equipment for 0-5 spaces at West Oakland, Brookfield, and Asian branches, $115,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $230,000) |
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| safe spaces | $115,000 | furnishings and equipment for 0-5 spaces at West Oakland, Brookfield, and Asian branches, $115,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $230,000) |
An interactive, play-based learning center that encourages young children to be the big kids. Children can explore the arts and culture in a safe setting designed especially for small hands, bodies, and growing minds.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $25,000 | community outreach programs |
A public library offering a variety of avenues for children to expand their horizons in a safe, engaging space. Its branches and mobile services offer storytimes, connection to social services, and more to offer families an opportunity to learn, connect with others, and thrive.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $40,000 | capital support for the children's areas within the Weeks branch, Hayward Public Library |
A nonprofit child care resource and referral agency serving over 4600 households in Alameda County. It offers child care subsidies, playgroups, provider training, and a food and diaper pantry.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment two of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Responsive and Recovery Funds |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support, $30,000 per year for two years (payment one of two, total grant amount $60,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $25,000 | general support |
The largest single provider of preschool in the Bay Area. It serves over 4,000 children each day across 50 sites in four counties. Ninety-five percent of families receive free or reduced-cost services.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| responsive | $100,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| responsive | $35,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support, $200,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $600,000) |
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| safe spaces | $200,000 | general support |
A child and family resource center that develops and operates four innovative centers that provide safe spaces for over 400 families with children ages 0-5 to gather, connect, learn, and play.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| safe spaces | $25,000 | FRC network capacity building |
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| responsive | $5,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| safe spaces | $25,000 | FRC network capacity building |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | child and family resource center sites, $75,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | child and family resource center sites, $75,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
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| bright spots | $10,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | child and family resource center sites, $75,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $225,000) |
A foundation that helps community members and groups improve parks by providing fiscal sponsorship, fundraising support, and technical assistance. It bridges the gap between the City of Oakland’s Parks, Recreation and Youth Development, and Public Works Administration departments to fund safe and clean spaces.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $70,000 | capital support for tot lot at Brookdale park |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $25,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $75,000 | capital improvements at Holly Mini Park |
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| safe spaces | $100,000 | capital improvements for tot lots at Lafayette Square Park and Lincoln Square Parks |
A parent-led grassroots organization that advocates for increased child care subsidies so that parents are able to work and provide for their families. Its goal is to advance equitable early education policy.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Responsive and Recovery Funds |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support |
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| responsive | $45,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $20,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $20,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
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| safe spaces | $30,000 | general support, $30,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $90,000) |
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| safe spaces | $25,000 | general support |
A nonprofit that provides a continuum of educational, health, and family support services to 3,000 families in Oakland, including 900 children.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Responsive and Recovery Funds |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support |
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| bright spots | $6,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support |
An agency in West Oakland that provides comprehensive early learning programs for toddlers and preschoolers, a licensed full-day kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs for older children. Last year, it served 244 children.
| Giving Areas | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Responsive and Recovery Funds |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $25,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $15,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment three of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| responsive | $10,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| responsive | $5,000 | general support, COVID-19 Rapid Response Funding |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment two of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for three years (payment one of three, total grant amount $150,000) |
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| safe spaces | $50,000 | general support |
Sunlight Giving is part of the Wildcard Giving family and
complements the work of our two sister organizations.
complements the work of our two sister organizations.