575 foundations fund community development programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in California, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Live programs funding community development in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Publix Super Markets Charities
Who can apply: Organizations must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are accepted for eligible nonprofits.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or projects fiscally sponsored by one; projects must be based in the United States.
From Crockett Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations able to submit full proposals and required supporting documents. Proposals are evaluated based on community needs, potential community benefit, ability to achieve results, community support, sustainability, and scope of target population.
From Rotary Club of Hampton Charitable Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable, educational, or other nonprofit organization that is tax-exempt. Preference is for organizations or specific projects serving local communities. Grants are not given for organizations or specific projects outside Santa Clara or San Mateo Counties. The project should start or complete a specific activity with a defined goal, and recipients must provide a brief report after funds are used. Funds may not directly benefit individual members or be used to advocate sectarian or political viewpoints.
From Abigail L Longenecker Memorial Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a nonprofit organization in Lancaster County. Funds requested must be used for specific projects that benefit children. Applicants must submit IRS 501(c)(3) designation and Form 990 or 990-EZ with the application.
From Clovis Community Foundation
Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization with a tax ID number; proposal must be for a capital facility or program project in recreation or arts & culture; project must directly benefit citizens of the City of Clovis; matching funds required; funds may not be used for operational or administrative costs.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICA VOTES | WASHINGTON, DC | $168.6M | $22.3M | $200K | S20 | National |
| STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $149.5M | $257.3M | $125K | S41 | National |
| NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $149.3M | $55.6M | $44K | S40 | National |
| FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | $135.2M | $2.6B | $525K | S500 | Regional |
| NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $115.5M | $75.2M | $346K | S20 | National |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $102.8M | $1.6B | $41K | S200 | National |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $101.2M | $67.5M | $30K | S50 | National |
| FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ALLIES INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $79M | $4.5M | $25K | S11 | National |
| ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC | COLUMBIA, MD | $74.4M | $942M | $45K | S200 | National |
| SERVEMINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $66.2M | $13.8M | $401K | S20 | Local |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $57.5M | $85.9M | $30K | S20 | Local |
| ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $57.3M | $872.7M | $29.1M | S41 | Local |
| SAN DIEGO TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50.4M | $23M | $95K | S40 | Local |
| SRCCO | DURHAM, NC | $47.1M | $44.1M | $4.5M | S41 | National |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | $47M | $11.3B | $90K | S412 | National |
| The Indianapolis Foundation Inc | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $45.4M | $475.5M | $30K | S20 | Local |
| BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC | EMERYVILLE, CA | $42.3M | $37.6M | $112K | S40 | National |
| THE TOY FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $35.6M | $4M | $25K | S41Z | National |
| METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS | CHICAGO, IL | $33.8M | $1.2M | $10K | S21 | Local |
| Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc | Manchester, NH | $29.7M | $37.9M | $138K | S41 | National |
| THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION INC | AUSTIN, TX | $28.7M | $4.8M | $331K | S80 | Regional |
| HISPANIC FEDERATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $28.2M | $122.8M | $20K | S50Z | National |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST EMM | SEATTLE, WA | $28M | $90.5M | $40K | S80 | Local |
| STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $27.3M | $1.8B | $100K | S80 | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC | GALESBURG, IL | $25.6M | $127M | $11K | S030 | National |
ARLINGTON, VA
$149.5M
$257.3M
$125K
WASHINGTON, DC
$149.3M
$55.6M
$44K
BOSTON, MA
$135.2M
$2.6B
$525K
WASHINGTON, DC
$115.5M
$75.2M
$346K
NEW YORK, NY
$102.8M
$1.6B
$41K
OAKLAND, CA
$101.2M
$67.5M
$30K
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$79M
$4.5M
$25K
COLUMBIA, MD
$74.4M
$942M
$45K
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
$57.3M
$872.7M
$29.1M
SAN DIEGO, CA
$50.4M
$23M
$95K
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$45.4M
$475.5M
$30K
EMERYVILLE, CA
$42.3M
$37.6M
$112K
Manchester, NH
$29.7M
$37.9M
$138K
AUSTIN, TX
$28.7M
$4.8M
$331K
NEW YORK, NY
$28.2M
$122.8M
$20K
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$27.3M
$1.8B
$100K
GALESBURG, IL
$25.6M
$127M
$11K
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