BY: SARA ROSAS
FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR 826 VALENCIA

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Summary
2
01
Giving Trends
02
Donor Recommendations
03
Concluding Statement
04
Key Takeaways
05

● The Role of Nonprofit Organizations in the
Donating World
● About 826 Valencia: Supporting Under-
Resourced Students with Writing Skills
● Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
for Academic Success at 826 Valencia
1) Summary

1. Focus on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion
2) Notable Trends
2. Flexibility and Agility 3. Outcome Measurement
& Impact Reporting

3) TOP DONORS
1. The W.K. Kellogg
Foundation
2. The Barbara Bush Foundation for
Family Literacy

Focus of the NGO
● Provide education and
learning opportunities for the
youth
● Health equity and access to
healthcare for marginalized
communities
● Food and community
development, including
sustainable agriculture and
food systems
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Grants
● The foundation typically
awards grants ranging from
$25,000 to $500,000 or
more. However, the exact
funding amount available to
an organization would
depend on the specific
program or initiative they are
applying for.
Application Process
● Organizations interested in
receiving grants must apply
through a process that
evaluates their eligibility
and alignment with funding
priorities.
https://www.wkkf.org/how-to-apply

Focus of the NGO
● This foundation works to
support programs that
provide literacy instruction to
both parents and children, as
well as programs that
promote family bonding and
parent-child interaction
through reading and other
activities.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Grants
● Grants can range from a few
thousand dollars to larger
multi-year grants and may be
used to support adult literacy,
early childhood education,
parenting skills, and
workforce development.
Application Process
● The application process for
grants typically involves
submitting a letter of inquiry
outlining the proposed project
or program and how it aligns
with the foundation's mission
and priorities. If the proposal
is a good fit, applicants may
be invited to submit a full
grant application.
https://www.barbarabush.org/contact-us/

● The W.K. Kellogg Foundation offers funding and resources specifically
focused on early childhood education and racial equity, which could help
826 Valencia expand its reach and impact.
● The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy provides funding for
programs that support family literacy and help parents become better
equipped to support their children's education, which aligns with 826
Valencia's focus on building strong relationships with families.
● Partnering with these foundations could also help 826 Valencia access
valuable networks and partnerships within the nonprofit sector,
potentially opening up new opportunities for collaboration and support.
4) Concluding Statement

5) Key Takeaways
○ Intense Competition for Funding in the NGO/Donor Landscape
○ Importance of Demonstrating Mission and Impact Through Data and Evaluation
○ Building Strong Relationships and Seeking Partnerships for Sustainability

Thank you for this
experience Paragon One
Team!