Golden State Community Foundation

Quick Summary

Name: Golden State Community Foundation (formerly Golden State Warriors Community Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker

Key Facts

Metric	Value
Annual Giving	$3.65 - $4 million
Grant Range	$20,000 - $250,000
Average Grant	$50,000 - $60,000
Application Method	Invitation Only

Contact Details

Website: https://community.warriors.com/foundation/ Contact Page: https://community.warriors.com/community/contact/ EIN: 45-4001645

Geographic Focus

• Alameda County, California
• San Francisco County, California
• Bay Area only

Funding Priorities

• STEM education programs
• Elementary literacy
• College access and persistence
• High school mentoring
• Early childhood development
• Youth development programs
• Educational equity initiatives

What They Don't Fund

• Organizations outside Alameda and San Francisco Counties
• Programs not focused on education and youth development
• Unsolicited proposals (not accepted)

Application Method

Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. They proactively identify and reach out to organizations that align with their mission and funding priorities. Organizations cannot apply directly; the foundation contacts potential grantees and requests proposals from organizations that fall within their current areas of interest.

References

• Golden State Community Foundation Official Website
• Warriors Community Foundation Grants Record $3.65 Million (2024)
• Warriors Community Foundation Grants Record $3.5 Million (2023)
• Foundation Surpasses $50 Million in Cumulative Impact
• Charity Navigator Profile
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
• Instrumentl 990 Report