Quick Summary
Name: The Riordan Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $337,773 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - Variable |
| Average Grant | Approximately $67,555 (based on 5 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Address: 625 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 360, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Phone: 626-441-6358 Email: hkirk@riordanfoundation.org Website: https://www.riordanfoundation.org
Geographic Focus
- Los Angeles County, California
- Historically has reached 40 states through their Rx for Reading program
Funding Priorities
- Education Technology: Equipment and technology for schools serving low-income students
- Leadership Development: Programs that develop educational leadership
- School Choice: Support for educational choice initiatives
- Literacy Programs: Classroom libraries and recreational reading (Rx for Reading program provides $1,000 mini-grants to PreK-5 teachers)
- Instructional Innovation: Technology-based instructional improvements for eligible schools
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions not publicly available.
Application Method
Instructional Innovation Grant: By invitation only. Schools must:
- Attend an awareness session in the fall
- Submit an online letter of inquiry by end of January
- Receive invitation in February (if selected)
- Submit full application in March
Eligibility Requirements:
- Schools must provide 25-50% match of total equipment cost
- Only one grant per institution every 24 months
Recreational Reading Mini-Grant: Details available on foundation website for eligible PreK-5 teachers
References
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