Dedicated to the well-being of Bay Area children and youth, this funder supports organizations that prepare children and youth from low-income households for fulfilled and productive lives through strong and effective leadership.
The grant supports organizations in the Early Childhood Education sector, particularly those serving children ages 0 to 5 from economically vulnerable households. The foundation emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, ensuring children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. It values engaging parents and caregivers, supporting professional development for early childhood teachers, and promoting learning that includes play, movement, and outdoor experiences. Ideal applicants are infant, toddler, and pre-school centers demonstrating a commitment to quality early childhood development through their program design, facilities, family engagement, and staff qualifications. Additionally, the foundation is open to funding third-party organizations that provide high-quality professional development to early childhood centers or develop the expertise of Transitional Kindergarten teachers.