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Funders to approach for California Invention Convention

Santa Cruz, California6 funders on file

The California Invention Convention (CAIC) envisions a day when EVERY child in California has the chance to follow his/her natural curiosity, invent creative solutions to problems, and be inspired to achieve his/her highest level of personal accomplishment. Through these efforts, Californias future will be brighter and its workforce more capable and productive. CAICs educators and community stakeholders provide an invention education program so that all California students have the opportunity to develop creative and problem-solving skills that will help them lead successful personal and professional lives. The CAIC believes that through this process, both California and the United States, and ultimately the world, will…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$44k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 40$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$0–$18kover two years, from 0–1 new funder
Last two years (2023–24)$16kfrom 2 new funders

Half the value is in your top 4 funders, of 154

$0$41k$81khalf from the top 4likely range1st10thAll 154
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1The David and Lucile Packard FoundationSimilar grantees: The Tech Interactive ($50k/yr), California Association of Museums ($50k/yr), Cabrillo Education Foundation ($1k/yr)1 in 50$58k
  2. 2Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyGives in California (287 of 449)Similar grantees: The Tech Interactive ($12k/yr)1 in 43$25k
  3. 3Jeff and Marieke Rothschild FoundationNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$900k

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