Atlas Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Atlas Family Foundation funds direct services, interventions, educational programs, policy and advocacy for young children. Grantmaking prioritizes Southern California.

IP TAKE: The Atlas Family Foundation works broadly to support young children and their families in Southern California; giving encompasses education, parent and caregiver programs, teacher development and policy. Unfortunately, Atlas does not accept proposals, and beyond a phone number, there is no direct way to get in touch. A connection to the Atlas Family or a past grantee might be key here.

PROFILE: Based in Los Angeles, California, the Atlas Family Foundation was established in 1985 by Richard Atlas, a former partner at Goldman Sachs, and his wife, Lezlie Atlas. The foundation invests in "community-based programs that place individuals on a trajectory to good health and success by serving the needs of young children and their families in Southern California."

Grants for Early Childhood Education

The Atlas Family Foundation supports a broad range of causes related to early childhood education. In addition to early childhood education schools and programs, grants support programs for parents, family mental health, teacher education and development, caregiver support and policy development for an improved early childhood education infrastructure in California. California grantees include the Westside Infant-Family Network of Culver City, Los Angeles’s Blind Children’s Center and the Long Beach Day Nursery.

Important Grant Details

Grants range in size from $5,000 to $1000,000. Grantmaking mainly stays in Southern California, although the foundation supports organizations of all sizes in its area of interest.

This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and its website appears to be under construction at this time. Check back for updates about opportunities. The foundation can be reached via telephone at (310) 829-4771.

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