Real World Scholars Incorporated
Official website for Real World Scholars, a California-based nonprofit focused on student entrepreneurship and the EdCorps program. The site includes program descriptions, an Apply Now page for starting EdCorps, staff listings, and contact details ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
K–12 schools or school-based entrepreneurship programs that align with the foundation’s EdCorps/student entrepreneurship focus, particularly established programs in Pennsylvania or California.
Good Fit
- • Directly runs or hosts a school-based entrepreneurship/EdCorps program.
- • Has a clear, trackable use for small-to-midsize grants ($500–$8,000 range).
- • Has an existing relationship or referral to someone on the foundation’s network.
- • Is located in Pennsylvania (high dollar concentration) or in states where the foundation already funds.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 13 states, showing a multi-state footprint even though a majority of dollars went to Pennsylvania.
Recipient Variety
The latest year included 48 distinct recipients (and prior years showed 90+ recipients), with many independent schools and programs rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (13 new recipients in the latest year and larger new-recipient counts in prior years), but the foundation also indicates it generally funds preselected organizations, so unsolicited applicants have only a mixed likelihood of entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
