Foundations that fund nonprofits in California

243 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services875$439.4M
Animal protection773$97.8M
Christian organization661$88.1M
Youth development466$100.5M
Education support397$174.6M
Education fund388$544.3M
Scholarships and student aid339$137.6M
Education332$240.8M
Arts and culture group311$67.3M
Protestant organization287$17M
Jewish organization284$51.3M
Public foundation273$554.5M
International relief264$83.1M
Theater233$58.1M
Community improvement221$155.5M
Cultural and ethnic awareness221$44.5M
Parent-teacher group185$8.1M
Children and youth services182$63.3M
School181$82.4M
Services for specific groups176$40.9M
Human services169$24.1M
Natural resources162$176.1M
Music group161$21.7M
Alumni association159$52M
Elementary school144$36.1M
Interfaith coalition144$26.1M
Family services138$55.8M
International development137$85.7M
Arts education121$26.4M
Environmental education119$88.3M
Community foundation117$543.8M
Performing arts116$12M
Charter school110$38.4M
Amateur sports109$3.8M
Food programs107$28.9M
Film and video106$53.9M
Arts service group104$23.7M
High school102$67.5M
Student services101$29.7M
Named trust101$92.4M
Consumer protection100$19.7M
Dance company96$16M
Philanthropy95$61.4M
Historical society95$11M
Private grantmaking foundation94$55.7M
Fund-raising organization92$37.8M
Land conservation92$44.8M
Housing development91$48.9M
Public health91$64.8M
Emergency assistance89$46.5M
Disability services86$9.2M
Ethnic and immigrant services84$58.1M
Community service club83$24.6M
Legal services81$52.7M
Symphony orchestra80$81.4M
Senior center80$18.3M
Museum80$55M
Homeless services78$36.3M
Health support78$35.8M
Food bank78$56M
Water conservation78$43M
Community clinic77$34.1M
Baseball and softball77$567k
Homeless shelter77$50.9M
Hospital75$273.5M
Preschool74$9.1M
Counseling74$11.5M
Buddhist organization73$6.1M
Youth center71$16.4M
Military and veterans70$19.9M
Private independent foundation68$71.3M
History museum68$41M
Adult education67$32.9M
Mental health treatment66$12.2M
Special education64$11.5M
Human services64$8.1M
Employment training62$55.1M
Civil rights60$67.6M
Soccer59$2.1M
Parks and playgrounds59$21.7M
Neighborhood center57$28.4M
Community development57$17.7M
Visual arts57$15.5M
Environment56$95.4M
Child care56$12.8M
Singing and choral group56$5.5M
Health fund55$89.2M
Boys and girls club55$28.3M
Art museum55$117.2M
Federated giving program55$491M
Education54$24.3M
Animal welfare54$2.6M
Wildlife conservation53$31.8M
Patient services51$6.3M
Media and communications51$27.4M
Nursing services51$33.9M
Cancer50$8.2M
Job training50$19.3M
Addiction recovery50$6.8M
Addiction treatment49$16.7M
Personal social services49$6.5M
Disaster preparedness49$38.7M
Environment47$27.1M
Rehabilitation47$12.9M
Youth violence prevention47$14.5M
Youth development46$4.4M
Recreation and sports46$2.7M
Health fund46$63.4M
Recreation and sports45$5M
Swimming45$1.4M
Arts and culture45$11.7M
Historical society45$2.9M
Printing and publishing44$17.3M
Camp44$7.7M
Family violence shelter44$15.3M
University44$511M
Humanities44$8.8M
Arts and culture group44$5.6M
Reproductive health43$5.8M
Economic development42$13.7M
Health clinic42$35.2M
Arts and culture42$79.2M
Foster care42$18.5M
Ballet40$6.8M
Private operating foundation40$62.1M
Fire department39$10M
College39$30M
Mental health37$6M
Rehabilitation services for offenders37$11M
Residential care37$4.6M
Agricultural programs37$13.8M
Human services36$18.7M
Leadership development35$16.5M
Medical research35$4.3M
Group home35$4.3M
Urban development35$56.8M
Physical fitness35$3.7M
Student club35$1M
Community coalition34$44.6M
Remedial reading34$15.1M
Civil rights and advocacy34$30.6M
Hindu organization33$751k
Family violence shelter33$4M
Performing arts33$77.4M
YMCA or YWCA33$18.4M
Supportive housing for seniors33$23.7M
Youth development33$5.5M
Low-income housing32$18.9M
Child abuse prevention32$8.3M
Nutrition32$6.6M
Charitable trust32$111.5M
Education32$28.7M
Performing arts center32$16M
International aid31$33.6M
Music group31$3.5M
Environmental beautification31$53.5M
Food and nutrition31$6.5M
Energy conservation31$46M
Library31$9M
Amateur sports competition30$1M
Civil rights and advocacy30$11M
Vocational school30$6.7M
Education29$5.2M
Gift distribution29$1.2M
Public benefit29$2.2M
Islamic organization29$2.1M
International exchange29$7.9M
Disease and medical research28$5.9M
Community recreation center28$4.4M
Voter education28$47.3M
Catholic organization28$5M
Family counseling28$7.1M
Housing and shelter28$5.9M
Housing support28$9M
Victims services28$10M
Garden club27$6.8M
Opera27$13.3M
Nonprofit management27$49.4M
LGBTQ rights27$19.1M
Hospice26$3.6M
Arts and culture26$2.4M
Animal services26$827k
Interfaith coalition26$3.7M
Animal welfare25$4.8M
Low-cost temporary housing25$15.5M
College or university24$24.1M
Basketball24$389k
Arts service group24$7.3M
Football24$210k
Radio24$16.7M
Addiction prevention23$2.1M
Recreation and sports23$3M
Safety education23$4.3M
International human rights23$11.7M
Crime prevention23$9.9M
Search and rescue23$716k
Religious organization22$2M
Women's service club22$814k
Recreational club22$2.3M
Graduate school22$31.5M
Law enforcement22$1.3M
Golf22$3.1M
Residential mental health22$7.9M
Animal welfare22$1.8M
Senior housing22$2.3M
Vocational rehabilitation22$2.9M
Chamber of commerce21$5.8M
Environment21$281.1M
Meals on wheels21$3.4M
Children's museum21$7.4M
Science21$15.9M
Community mental health center21$4.5M
Specialty hospital21$90.8M
Youth business program21$14.4M
Mental health association21$3M
Small business development20$23.5M
Human services20$3.6M
Pollution control20$19.2M
Corporate foundation20$858k
Mental health19$493k
International economic development19$8.5M
Education19$56.5M
Wildlife sanctuary19$4.7M
Science and technology19$21.6M
International cultural exchange19$2.5M
Science and technology19$16.6M
Intergroup relations19$5.3M
Community development19$1.9M
Sports association19$3.1M
Botanical garden19$4.5M
Medical research19$134.2M
Public benefit18$13M
Inmate support18$9M
Equestrian18$2.1M
Autism18$2.6M
Specific disease18$1.6M
Girls club18$5.7M
Human services18$4.2M
Community health center18$7.7M
Health care18$19.3M
Animal welfare18$22.6M
Environment18$48M
Recycling18$3.2M

Active across many causes in California

FoundationOn listsApplications
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
192Accepts
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
173Accepts
The San Francisco Foundation
San Francisco, CA
158Accepts
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
141Accepts
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
118Accepts
East Bay Community Foundation
Oakland, CA
94Accepts
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
90Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
75Invitation only
The California Endowment
Los Angeles, CA
69Invitation only
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
64Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
63Accepts
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
63Accepts
Impactassetsinc
Bethesda, MD
58Accepts
Sempra Foundation
San Diego, CA
56Invitation only
Greater Horizons
Kansas City, MO
52Accepts
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
47Accepts
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
43Invitation only
The Ahmanson Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
41Accepts
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
San Diego, CA
40Accepts
Weingart Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
33Accepts

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