William C Bannerman Foundation

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

Applications should be submitted in writing, two pages or less. All applications must contain a brief description of the organization and its mission, a grant purpose statement (i.e., a description of the program for which the grant is being requested and the need or problem addressed by the program). The applicant must submit copies of the organization's IRS determination letter of 501(c)(3) status and any state documentation of exempt status. Applicant should be prepared to sumbit budget…

Deadlines

All applications should be submitted by October 31st of each year.

Limits on who can apply

The foundation's principal funding areas are: education (kindergarten through 12th grade), women & children, and the environment. The foundation's geographical funding area is limited to Los Angeles County, with the exception of environmental grants and other specific need grants as determined appropriate by the board.

Grants paid in 2025

$443,000, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.