240 foundations fund housing programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding housing 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 housing in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Women'S Fund of Santa Barbara
Who can apply: Agencies must share the mission to support women, children, and families in south Santa Barbara County; have annual revenue up to $500,000; and have IRS approval or a qualified fiscal agent. Grants are unrestricted.
Who can apply: Nonprofit housing developers eligible under Citi Foundation funding guidelines; applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status or international equivalent, or be a registered school, university, or government entity.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations located in CA, OR, WA or NV. Organization annual operating budget must be $10M or less. Organizations are eligible to receive funds once every 3 years (retroactive). Organizations that have received more than $30,000 from Charis Fund must wait 5 years before requesting more funding. Charis gives lower priority to operating/general support and does not fund arts, colleges/universities, individuals, political/lobbying organizations.
From Geo & A Atkinson Charitable Fnd Foundation C/O Farmers & Merchant Trust
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3); provide services primarily to San Mateo County residents; budget under $10,000,000.
From Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center A Nonprofit Public Benefit
Who can apply: Open to organizations advancing a strategically coordinated and operated multi-sector collaboration or initiative; applicants must satisfy the foundation's nonprofit, geographic, focus-area, and nondiscrimination requirements.
Who can apply: Must be a licensed free or community clinic, FQHC, public agency, or tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity providing interim housing services; meet LAHSA definition of interim housing provider; operate and primarily serve clients in Los Angeles County; be a provider to Medi-Cal or uninsured clients; must demonstrate property ownership or submit an Owner Participation Agreement signed by the property owner. Applicants may request up to $100,000 (projects > $100,000 may be considered if requested amount does not exceed $100,000). Funds must be used for accessibility-related construction projects consistent with listed Accessibility Improvement Categories or 2010 ADA Standards with the relevant citation.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Communities and Services | Glendale, CA | $129.2M | $821.8M | $129.2M | L22 | Local |
| LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $48M | $642.7M | $38K | L820 | National |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC | CONCORD, NH | $41.8M | $237.4M | $241K | L20 | National |
| EDEN SOUTH COUNTY INC | HAYWARD, CA | $32M | $30.9M | $32M | L20 | Local |
| HORTON HOUSE INTERFAITH HOUSING INC | LEMON GROVE, CA | $29.7M | $32.5M | $14.9M | L21 | Local |
| THE FAIRNESS PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $26.9M | $4.3M | $258K | L50 | National |
| BRIDGE HOUSING VENTURES INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20.1M | $24.1M | $2.2M | L20 | Local |
| CHARLES APARTMENTS HOUSING CORPORATION | HAYWARD, CA | $18.6M | — | $18.6M | L80Z | Local |
| Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Mountain View, CA | $17.6M | $86.6M | $20K | L11 | Local |
| SHELTER PARTNERSHIP INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $16.8M | $23.8M | $36K | L41 | Local |
| EDEN HOUSING INC | HAYWARD, CA | $14.2M | $572.5M | $48K | L210 | Local |
| La Cooperativa Campesina de California | Sacramento, CA | $12.6M | $5M | $1.1M | L21 | Local |
| LITTLE TOKYO TOWERS INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $12M | $36.2M | $3.5M | L210 | Local |
| CORPORATION FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING | NEW YORK, NY | $11.2M | $389.8M | $100K | L210 | National |
| BRIDGE HOUSING CORPORATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10.6M | $307.3M | $19K | L200 | Regional |
| RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | BERKELEY, CA | $10.4M | $102M | $127K | L80 | Local |
| TENDERLOIN NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8.3M | $114.3M | $50K | L210 | Local |
| FEDERATION OF APPALACHIAN HOUSING ENTERPRISES INC | BEREA, KY | $7.8M | $159.1M | $14K | L020 | Regional |
| MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA | DENVER, CO | $7.6M | $272M | $319K | L20 | Regional |
| MODESTO AFFILIATED CHURCH HOUSING CORP | LONG BEACH, CA | $7.3M | $19.6M | $7.3M | L22 | Local |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $6.6M | $11.7M | $45K | L81 | National |
| SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $6.4M | $44.5M | $6.4M | L410 | Local |
| ORANGE SENIOR HOUSING INC | ORANGE, CA | $6.3M | $5.2M | $6.3M | L22Z | Local |
| RHF HOLDINGS GROUP INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $6.2M | $13.4M | $32.9M | L11 | Local |
| MERCY HOUSING INC | DENVER, CO | $5.7M | $502.7M | $100K | L200 | Local |
Glendale, CA
$129.2M
$821.8M
$129.2M
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$48M
$642.7M
$38K
CONCORD, NH
$41.8M
$237.4M
$241K
LEMON GROVE, CA
$29.7M
$32.5M
$14.9M
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$20.1M
$24.1M
$2.2M
HAYWARD, CA
$18.6M
—
$18.6M
Mountain View, CA
$17.6M
$86.6M
$20K
Sacramento, CA
$12.6M
$5M
$1.1M
NEW YORK, NY
$11.2M
$389.8M
$100K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$10.6M
$307.3M
$19K
BERKELEY, CA
$10.4M
$102M
$127K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$8.3M
$114.3M
$50K
BEREA, KY
$7.8M
$159.1M
$14K
LONG BEACH, CA
$7.3M
$19.6M
$7.3M
WASHINGTON, DC
$6.6M
$11.7M
$45K
SAN DIEGO, CA
$6.4M
$44.5M
$6.4M
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