Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation
The Myrtle L. Atkinson Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on educational initiatives, public charities, and health-related programs, with a notable emphasis on evangelical and faith-based organizations. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, medical charities, and organizations that serve various community needs. While it primarily operates in California, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states. The foundation's values reflect a commitment to improving education, health, and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit working in education, faith-based services, or health programming with a clear project ask and the ability to provide basic financials and a board contact; organizations with some California presence are especially likely to fit observed patterns.
Good Fit
- • Project-level requests in the $2K–$25K range (consistent with median and common award bands).
- • Clear alignment with education, evangelical/faith-based, or medical/health causes.
- • Ability to supply a concise letter with financial snapshot and a named board member as requested.
- • Local or regional presence in California or demonstrable work that aligns with the foundation's past grantees.
- • Willingness to accept one-off or single-year grants rather than large multi-year general operating support.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 17 states, indicating a multi-state footprint, although about 51% of dollars were directed to California.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 55 distinct grantees (55 grants) with a mix of repeat recipients (33) and substantial new entrants (22), demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access includes 22 first-time recipients in the latest year and explicit application instructions requesting a mailed letter; while the process is offline rather than web-based, the observed turnover and stated submission path indicate new entrants can gain funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
