Partnerships
Building California’s Early Wealth Ecosystem
Our partnerships represent coordination across California’s early wealth-building programs. State agencies, research institutions, philanthropies and community organizations work together to help families access accounts. These collaborations turn separate programs into a more effective system.
Why Partnerships Matter
When we coordinate our work, families get better results. Our partners actively implement strategies, share resources, and track what works.
Leaderships Partners
The California Child Savings Account Coalition Network of state and local CSA programs and their supporters that coordinate implementation and share best practices.
Community Initiatives Fiscal sponsor delivering 30 years of expertise in managing complex public-private investment initiatives.
End Child Poverty California (GRACE) Policy strategist ensuring CEWAS implementation prioritizes families furthest from economic opportunity.
California State Treasurer’s Office Runs CalKIDS and HOPE programs. Sets policy, shares program data, and coordinates with other state agencies.
UCLA CalKIDS Institute Conducts research, develops training, and provides technical assistance through research-based methods.
Funders
Our funders recognize that unlocking access means investing in systems, not just services. Their support enables the coordination, outreach, and accountability this work requires.
The BlackRock Foundation
Provided the first $1 million grant to the Early Wealth Partnership, as well as grants to support development of the California Early Wealth Accounts System Plan and events at the April 2025 and April 2026 California Early Wealth Accounts Summits.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Provided a $100,000 grant to the California Child Savings Account Coalition to support promotion of the California Early Wealth Accounts System Plan to a national audience and capacity building in California.
The Hellman Foundation
Provided a general operating support grant of $450,000 over three years.
Additional Funders
We are actively building partnerships with funders committed to economic equity and systems innovation. New partners will be featured here as they join.
Funder Impact
These investments allow us to coordinate agencies, fund trusted messengers, improve technology, and track results—ensuring families can access the resources already set aside for them.
Ready To Partner?
Let’s make early wealth-building work. Email us today at partnerships@earlywealthpartnership.org
For Funders
Support systems-change work that unlocks existing investments for families. Contact us to talk about how this work aligns with your foundation’s goals.
For Organizations
If you work with families who may qualify for CalKIDS, HOPE, or a local CSA program, we’ll connect you with the tools, training, and materials to support them.
For Future Grantees
Start where families are. Build trust. Help them solve real problems, such as navigating websites or understanding their child’s early wealth-building accounts.
