Atkinson Foundation C/O Pacific Foundation Services

In-School Programs

Who can apply: Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), primarily serve San Mateo County residents, and have budgets under $10 million. The Foundation does not fund schools directly or college scholarships.

Deadline: Applications are reviewed in the Foundation's annual three-cycle process; the published table does not specify a separate deadline for In-School Programs.

Atkinson Foundation Annual Grants (General Grants)

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations that are community-based and community-led, provide the majority of services to San Mateo County residents, and have budgets less than $10 million. The Foundation prioritizes organizations serving BIPOC and historically marginalized communities (especially in North County and the Coastside). The Foundation does not fund public or private schools, colleges/universities, or individual college scholarships.

Women's Services

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations providing direct services primarily to San Mateo County residents and operating with budgets under $10 million.

Deadline: May 1 at 11:59 p.m.; grants are paid by the end of June.

Community Support — Immigrants & Refugees Programs

Who can apply: IRS 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship by a 501(c)(3); provide direct services primarily to San Mateo County residents; organization budget under $10,000,000; not public/private schools, colleges or universities, research, individuals, events, annual appeals, scholarships, advocacy efforts, sports group sponsorship, or statewide/national umbrella organizations.

Deadline: May 1st, 11:59pm