California
Foundations & grantmakers in California
14,054 private foundations based in California, sorted by size. Local funders frequently prioritize organizations in their own communities — a strong place for California nonprofits to start.
Burnham Family Foundation
San Diego, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $463 in assets
Major Wellingtons Wargamers Inc
Alhambra, CAArts, Culture & Humanities $462 in assets
Falconx Boosters
Pleasant Hill, CAEducation $461 in assets
Brand New World Foundation
Laguna Beach, CAEnvironment $452 in assets
Real Santa Barbara Fc
Santa Barbara, CAYouth Development $450 in assets
Faith And Donovan Chang Foundation
Cerritos, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $446 in assets
Hope To Light Foundation
Lafayette, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $439 in assets
C4l Kids Foundation Inc
Irvine, CAEducation $437 in assets
Tuolumne Safe
Mi Wuk Vlg, CAPublic Safety & Disaster Relief $435 in assets
Peter R & Victoria J Johnson Foundation
Indian Wells, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $429 in assets
Abundantly Giving Foundation
San Diego, CAEducation $427 in assets
Providence Systems Foundation
Carlsbad, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $427 in assets
Foundation For Childrens Alliances For Success & Education Of Youth
Newport Beach, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $421 in assets
Jl Animal Rescue Inc
Rcho Santa Fe, CAAnimal-Related $419 in assets
Korean Independence Historical Association Inc
Northridge, CAArts, Culture & Humanities $419 in assets
Connie And Lawrence Dinovitz Mitigation Foundation
Westlake Vlg, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $415 in assets
Foroutan Foundation
Orange, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $409 in assets
Palmer Philanthropies Foundation
Santa Monica, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $409 in assets
Indigenous Justice Coalition
Monte Sereno, CAArts, Culture & Humanities $400 in assets
Manus Domini Foundation
Torrance, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $400 in assets
Crystal Fam Foundation Tr
Santa Ynez, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $400 in assets
Children R First C4274916
San Diego, CAEducation $400 in assets
Center For California Water Resources Policy And Management
Los Banos, CAEnvironment $397 in assets
Elite Community Center Llc
Fremont, CAArts, Culture & Humanities $397 in assets
San Diego Post 6 Activities Foundation
San Diego, CAHuman Services $379 in assets
Marasco Charitable Foundation
San Diego, CAFood, Agriculture & Nutrition $370 in assets
Willsey Foundation
Santa Monica, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $362 in assets
John & Linda Muckel Foundation
Rch Palos Vrd, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $360 in assets
M J Rosenthal Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $360 in assets
Patrick Disney Miller Private Foundation
Newbury Park, CAPublic & Societal Benefit $359 in assets
Rosies Reef Foundation
Bonita, CAHealth — Disease & Disorders $358 in assets
Masami Institute Inc
Palm Springs, CAEnvironment $357 in assets
Black Health Equity Collaborative Inc
Long Beach, CAHealth Care $356 in assets
Advocates For The Falsely Accused
Cameron Park, CACrime & Legal $355 in assets
Illuminology
La Verne, CAMental Health & Crisis $350 in assets
Autism Residential Community
San Jose, CAMental Health & Crisis $344 in assets
Unlock Youth Potential
Foster City, CAYouth Development $343 in assets
Spirit Educational Foundation
Santa Clarita, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $337 in assets
Happy Nanuum Foundation
Irvine, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $331 in assets
South Bay Veterans Employment Committee
Torrance, CAPublic & Societal Benefit $326 in assets
Each One Teach One Family Services
Bellflower, CAHousing & Shelter $319 in assets
Peterschmidt Family Foundation
Redwood City, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $316 in assets
Prayer Column Inc
Jurupa Valley, CAReligion-Related $310 in assets
Hisako Film Lab
Santa Monica, CAArts, Culture & Humanities $310 in assets
Olam
Los Angeles, CAReligion-Related $307 in assets
Doolittle Family Foundation
Nevada City, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $300 in assets
Mama Haven
Ventura, CAHuman Services $300 in assets
Pony Tale Farm Inc
Jamul, CAAnimal-Related $300 in assets
Usborne Book Team
Visalia, CAEducation $300 in assets
Harvey L Hall Charitable Family Foundation Inc
Bakersfield, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $299 in assets
John & Jordan Davis Foundation
Los Angeles, CA $298 in assets
Coastwatch Wildlife Society
Bolinas, CAScience & Technology $297 in assets
Ali G Moua Foundation
Elk Grove, CAEducation $294 in assets
Caring Believer
San Leandro, CAHuman Services $293 in assets
Richard Duane Smith Foundation
Torrance, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $286 in assets
Downtown Business Association Of Barstow
Barstow, CAHuman Services $277 in assets
Music For Mental Health
Walnut Creek, CAMental Health & Crisis $277 in assets
Dream Chasers University Inc
Yorba Linda, CARecreation & Sports $276 in assets
Japan America Soccer Association
Torrance, CARecreation & Sports $273 in assets
Jenneh Foundation
Ontario, CAInternational & Foreign Affairs $264 in assets
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