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Archstone Foundation

Annual Giving
$5.7M
Grant Range
$5K - $0.3M

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $5.7 million (2024)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not specified
  • Grant Range: $5,000 - $300,000
  • Geographic Focus: California only

Contact Details

Overview

Founded in 1987, the Archstone Foundation is a private foundation with total assets of approximately $116 million dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older adults in California. Over its 35-year history, the foundation has awarded more than 1,250 grants totaling over $130 million. The foundation focuses exclusively on California and prioritizes integrated care approaches that bring together healthcare and social services to better serve adults 65 and older and their caregivers. With a strong commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Archstone particularly focuses on supporting marginalized communities including BIPOC populations, lower-income communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and women.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • Integrated Care Grants: $5,000 - $300,000 (supporting team care, training, and technology initiatives)
  • Capacity Building Grants: Up to $50,000 (annual RFP process for organizational improvement)

Priority Areas

  • Integrated healthcare and social services for older adults
  • Team-based care models that are person-centered and culturally competent
  • Training for healthcare providers in elder care and team approaches
  • Technology solutions for information sharing and care coordination
  • Reducing racial and health disparities among older adults
  • Supporting organizations serving BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and lower-income older adults
  • Elder abuse prevention
  • Fall prevention programs
  • Family caregiver support

What They Don't Fund

While not explicitly stated in available materials, the foundation exclusively funds California-based organizations serving older adults (65+) and their caregivers.

Governance and Leadership

Current Leadership:

  • Board Chair: Cynthia D. Banks
  • Interim President & CEO: John Feather (as of recent update)
  • Previous President & CEO: Christopher A. Langston (compensation: $381,264 plus benefits)
  • V.P. of Programs: Laura Rath
  • V.P. of Grant Operations: Tanisha Davis

The foundation maintains a board of directors committed to advancing the health and well-being of older Californians through strategic grantmaking and capacity building initiatives.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

The foundation maintains an online grant portal accessible through their website at archstone.org. The application process includes:

  1. Complete an eligibility screening questionnaire
  2. Review Full Proposal Requirements on the website
  3. Submit application through the online portal
  4. For Capacity Building grants: respond to annual RFP with required screening questionnaire

Organizations are encouraged to contact the foundation directly with questions before applying.

Decision Timeline

Specific decision timelines are not publicly available. The foundation processes applications on a rolling basis for Integrated Care grants and through an annual RFP cycle for Capacity Building grants.

Success Rates

The foundation awarded grants to varying numbers of organizations in recent years:

  • 2023: 12 grants
  • 2022: 27 grants
  • 2021: 21 grants
  • 2020: 10 grants

With approximately $5.7 million in annual charitable disbursements and average grants around $50,000, the foundation funds a selective portfolio of organizations.

Reapplication Policy

Reapplication policies are not explicitly stated in available materials. Organizations should contact the foundation directly to inquire about reapplying after an unsuccessful submission.

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's funding patterns and priorities, successful applications typically:

  • Demonstrate clear integration of health care and social services for older adults
  • Show strong community reputation and established relationships with target populations
  • Address racial and health disparities among older adult populations
  • Include person-centered, culturally competent approaches
  • Present team-based care models or capacity building needs
  • Focus on one of the foundation's priority areas (elder abuse prevention, fall prevention, caregiver support)
  • Serve California-based older adults, particularly from marginalized communities
  • Organizations of all sizes are considered, but must show strong community standing

The foundation values innovation in addressing the needs of older adults and looks for approaches that can improve health outcomes while reducing disparities across different populations.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Focus exclusively on programs serving adults 65+ and their caregivers in California
  • Emphasize integration of healthcare and social services in your approach
  • Highlight how your program addresses racial and health disparities
  • Demonstrate strong community relationships and cultural competence
  • Average grants are around $50,000, though range from $5,000 to $300,000
  • Sign up for the foundation's newsletter to track RFP announcements and opportunities
  • Contact foundation staff directly with questions - they welcome inquiries at archstone@archstone.org

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