Top foundations funding humanities organizations in California
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $8.8M to 44 humanities organizations in California in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $107k | $20k | Accepts |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 3 | $3.6k | $1k | Invitation only |
| 3 | Brigham Family Foundation Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.4M | $158k | Invitation only |
| 4 | Perenchio Foundation Pasadena, CA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $511k | $256k | Invitation only |
| 5 | The San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $90k | $30k | Accepts |
| 6 | Liberty Hill Foundation Los Angeles, CA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $80k | $40k | Accepts |
| 7 | Sierra Health Foundation Sacramento, CA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $7k | $3.5k | Accepts |
| 8 | The Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $579k | $2.5k | Accepts |
| 9 | Foundation for a Just Society New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $400k | $400k | Invitation only |
| 10 | The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $357k | $178k | Accepts |
| 11 | Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO · last grant 2024 | 1 | $325k | $325k | Accepts |
| 12 | Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $312k | $312k | Accepts |
| 13 | Century Club of San Diego La Jolla, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $275k | $138k | Accepts |
| 14 | California Physicians' Service Foundation DBA Blue Shield of California Foundation San Francisco, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $275k | $275k | Accepts |
| 15 | MJS Foundation Inc New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $221k | $221k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Get Lit Words Ignite Inc · Los Angeles · 2024 · from Perenchio Foundation
$431,000
Partners Asia · Oakland · 2024 · from Foundation for a Just Society
$400,000
The Atlas Society LTD · Lodi · 2024 · from Greater Horizons
$325,050
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data