Anspar Foundation
Anspar Foundation (EIN 26-3604285) is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Venice, CA that funds projects supporting open content, education, and technology. The site lists projects, mission, contact email, and links to tax filings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit or project working on open content, education, or technology, preferably with a California connection and seeking modest grants (roughly $1k–$50k).
Good Fit
- • Clear alignment with open content, education, or technology work.
- • Organizational presence or program activity in California.
- • Project budget and scope matching smaller, one-time or short-term grants.
- • Track record or endorsement that signals credibility to foundation staff or trustees.
- • Opportunities that complement previously funded recipients (non-competitive collaboration).
Geography
Grants appear in multiple states (three states in 2024) but are heavily concentrated in California, which received about three quarters of 2024 dollars; this is a regional footprint rather than strictly local or fully national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 8 distinct recipients and the foundation funded 15 distinct recipients in 2022, indicating a moderate spread of independent grantees for a small private foundation, though dollar distribution is skewed toward the top five.
New Applicants
Direct evidence that new organizations received awards in 2024 (six apparent new recipients) suggests the funder will add new grantees, but the public statement that only preselected applicants are considered means there is not a clearly open application path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
