The Zubin Arora Foundation is a small, child-focused funder that prioritizes direct services and experiential programs for kids — particularly camps and out-of-school learning — alongside basic support for children's arts, literacy, and emergency childcare. Grants skew toward programmatic initiatives (seasonal camps, educational workshops) and general operating support for nonprofits serving children and families. The foundation shows an interest in both creative literacy (writing and book access) and hands-on environmental education.
A small number of mid-size grants annually (roughly $5k–$15k) concentrated on child- and youth-serving organizations; a mix of restricted program support (specific camps) and general/unrestricted operating grants. Funding is distributed across several distinct child-focused themes rather than concentrated in a single institution; no obvious pattern of repeat multi-year commitments.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: ENDANGERED SPECIES INTERNATIONAL, KIDS LOVE WRITING, BAY AREA CRISIS NURSERY, KIDS & ART FOUNDATION, CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENDANGERED SPECIES INTERNATIONAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $14,600 | 2025 | In support of "Tree Frog Treks" camp |
| KIDS LOVE WRITING | CARMEL VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | In support of Adventures in Writing Camp |
| CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| BAY AREA CRISIS NURSERY | CONCORD, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | General & Unrestricted |
| CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | General & Unrestricted |
| KIDS & ART FOUNDATION | BURLINGAME, CA | $5,000 | 2023 | General & Unrestricted |
ENDANGERED SPECIES INTERNATIONAL
$14,600In support of "Tree Frog Treks" camp
KIDS LOVE WRITING
$10,000In support of Adventures in Writing Camp
CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT
$2,000General & Unrestricted
BAY AREA CRISIS NURSERY
$10,000General & Unrestricted
CHILDRENS BOOK PROJECT
$5,000General & Unrestricted
KIDS & ART FOUNDATION
$5,000General & Unrestricted