This grant funds programs advancing education, enrichment, and health for children and youth, especially in Monterey County, CA, and Crivitz, WI, with a focus on advocacy, development, and support.
Funder: Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation
Due Dates: February 20, 2026 (Spring Cycle) | August 21, 2026 (Fall Cycle)
Funding Amounts: Substantial annual grants; in 2024, $1,594,500 was awarded across 38 organizations. Typical grant size not specified.
Summary: Supports education, enrichment, and health programs for children and youth, especially in Monterey County, CA and Crivitz Youth, Inc., WI.
The Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation provides annual grants to organizations dedicated to improving the education, enrichment, and health of children and youth. The foundation focuses its funding on Monterey County, California, and maintains a longstanding commitment to Crivitz Youth, Inc. in Wisconsin. Grants are intended to help young people reach their full potential by supporting ongoing programs and significant youth-oriented projects. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster advocacy, emotional development, family support, skill building, and a sense of belonging and security for youth.