Quick Summary
Name: Girard Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,705,410 |
| Grant Range | $500 - $250,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 (median) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://girardfoundation.org
- Email: info@girardfoundation.org
- Phone: (858) 551-0881 or (858) 558-9200
- Address: 1100 Market St Ste 460, San Diego, CA 92101
Geographic Focus
Primarily San Diego County, California, with some grants to organizations working nationally and in other U.S. locations.
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on systemic K-12 education reform with three main priority areas:
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Innovative Learning: Programs that personalize the learning experience, foster student autonomy, reimagine classroom structures and curriculum, and develop project-based learning initiatives. Priority for innovations serving underserved communities and supporting teachers.
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Career Readiness: Projects that encourage active, hands-on career exploration and focus on real-world demands of the economy, facilitating career readiness among students.
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Early Impact: Partnerships with preschool organizations to ensure students are prepared for success from kindergarten onward, with tools and opportunities to thrive.
The foundation prioritizes:
- Student-centric and personalized approaches
- Academic and social-emotional growth
- Projects serving students from low-income families
- Supporting teachers and educators
- Partnerships between students, parents, schools, and communities
- Organizations that use technology as a tool to advance learning
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly disclosed. However, their narrow focus suggests they do not fund:
- Projects outside of education
- Organizations outside their geographic focus (though some national grants are made)
- Capital campaigns, endowments, or general operating expenses (typical private foundation exclusions)
Application Method
Invitation only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding or run a formal application program. Organizations may reach out via email with questions and ideas if they believe they are a good match. The foundation makes contributions only to pre-selected charitable organizations.
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