Faith-Based Grants in California

789 foundations fund faith-based programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding faith-based 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.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding faith-based in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

HAF+WRCF Grants Portal (including HAF grant opportunities)

From Humboldt Health Foundation

charitable programscommunity projectsracial equity+3 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, public benefit organizations, groups with a qualified fiscal sponsor, and other organizations/groups working on charitable projects are eligible; a limited number of funds support individuals.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $250 – $5K

Spark Good Local Grants

From Wal-Mart Foundation

Hunger reliefEconomic opportunitySustainability+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include current 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the community at large. Organizations may receive only one grant per facility per fiscal year and may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $10K – $40K

Venture Grant

From Versacare

Church community engagementDisadvantaged or underserved communitiesEducation and science education+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be eligible Seventh-day Adventist denomination-owned or operated entities or affiliated nonprofit organizations, have operated continuously for at least two years, and agree to financial accounting and audit requirements. Projects must be located in or serve the stated geographic priority regions.

Open nowRolling / open intake

HDF Beehive Grant Opportunities

From Human Development Fund

Food securityEducation and youthHealth and wellness+6 more

Who can apply: For nonprofits and community groups, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, masjids or faith-based organizations, schools, colleges or universities, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. HDF's domestic page describes the grant opportunity as funding for local organizations; specific eligibility requirements and grant amounts are not stated.

Open nowRolling / open intake

General Grantmaking (General Support & Project Support)

From Harold Anfang Foundation

Quality educationAfter-school supportTutoring+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The foundation does not support organizations that discriminate based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Funding is limited to organizations based within the United States, with special focus on the New York metropolitan area.

Open nowRolling / open intake

General Grant

From Matthew 6 Foundation

General assistanceHuman servicesFaith-based support

Who can apply: Not specified publicly; the page indicates general assistance for families and organizations but provides no detailed eligibility requirements.

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Largest Faith-Based in California Foundations

Servant Foundation

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Annual Giving

$327.7M

Total Assets

$789.6M

Median Grant

$19K

X99National
CCF-LA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

GLENDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$114.6M

Total Assets

$186.4M

Median Grant

$233K

X11Regional
SKYLINE FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$100.5M

Total Assets

$1.3B

Median Grant

$300K

X20National
LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$93M

Total Assets

$97.1M

Median Grant

$772K

X20National
Thru The Bible Inc

Pasadena, CA

Annual Giving

$78.2M

Total Assets

$13.6M

Median Grant

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X840Local
International Generosity Foundation Trust

Clearwater, FL

Annual Giving

$56.5M

Total Assets

$135.8M

Median Grant

$78K

X12National
SAMARITAN'S PURSE

BOONE, NC

Annual Giving

$53.8M

Total Assets

$2.9B

Median Grant

$21K

X20National
THE ALSAM FOUNDATION

PO BOX CHICA, IL

Annual Giving

$49.1M

Total Assets

$50.4M

Median Grant

$440K

X99National
Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church

Galveston, TX

Annual Giving

$34.5M

Total Assets

$412M

Median Grant

$40K

X21Local
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO, CA

Annual Giving

$33.5M

Total Assets

$20.5M

Median Grant

$797K

X22Local
WORD OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC

Schroon Lake, NY

Annual Giving

$28.9M

Total Assets

$12.2M

Median Grant

$15K

X111National
WOODLAWN FOUNDATION

NEW ROCHELLE, NY

Annual Giving

$25.3M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$186K

X220National
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION NO COLORADO

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Annual Giving

$24.1M

Total Assets

$211.7M

Median Grant

$23K

X120Regional
OPEN DOORS INTERNATIONAL INC

ORANGE, CA

Annual Giving

$22.6M

Total Assets

$17.3M

Median Grant

$869K

X20Regional
DECOSTER FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

TURNER, ME

Annual Giving

$21.5M

Total Assets

$342K

Median Grant

$91K

X12National
THE NAZARENE FUND

PROVIDENCE, UT

Annual Giving

$19.5M

Total Assets

$33K

Median Grant

$19.5M

X21Regional
JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC

KALAMAZOO, MI

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$829.6M

Median Grant

$2K

X99National
TENACRE FOUNDATION

PRINCETON, NJ

Annual Giving

$14.1M

Total Assets

$364.9M

Median Grant

$80K

X200National
NORMAN E ALEXANDER FAMILY S FOUNDATION INC C/O R MITTENTHAL TCC GROUP

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$13M

Total Assets

$123.6M

Median Grant

$78K

X12National
USATransform

Southlake, TX

Annual Giving

$12.8M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$120K

X21National
THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$289M

Median Grant

$19K

X112Regional
NORTH AMERICAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOUNDATION INC

JOHNSTON, RI

Annual Giving

$12.2M

Total Assets

$138.6M

Median Grant

$12K

X800National
THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Annual Giving

$12.1M

Total Assets

$267.6M

Median Grant

$20K

X800Regional
THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAN JOSE, CA

Annual Giving

$12M

Total Assets

$159.5M

Median Grant

$16K

X22Regional
HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$11.6M

Total Assets

$76M

Median Grant

$48K

X30National

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