682 foundations fund faith-based programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
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.
Live programs funding faith-based in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Alvah and Doris Veit Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations must be qualified under 501(c)(3) for the first request; tax-exempt letter and doctrinal statement of faith are required with the first application; funding is for organizations and individuals whose beliefs are in line with the Word of God; no multi-year grants.
From Cook Native American Ministries Foundation
Who can apply: Open to congregations and nonprofit organizations actively working in Native communities. Projects should align with one of the priority funding areas and support Native American leadership and community benefit. CNAMF strongly encourages faith-based and religious organizations to apply. Not funded: capital campaigns/items, deficit financing, general operations, grants to individuals, scholarship funds.
From Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund
Who can apply: Returning applicants are organizations that have received annual grant awards in the past two years.
Who can apply: Requests are prioritized from within PHPC or organizations supported by the church, then the greater Presbyterian community, then outside community organizations. The Foundation prefers capital investments over annual operating expenses, but will consider infrastructure development, project expansion, or new programs. External organizations outside the Presbyterian community are generally limited to one grant commitment every three years. Applications must be endorsed by one of PHPC’s five councils or the Diaconate.
From Dr John Hefferlin and Marian Hefferlin Foundation
Who can apply: Projects must support Science of Mind teachings and be affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living where applicable. Salaries are not funded.
From Dr John Hefferlin and Marian Hefferlin Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must demonstrate understanding of live streaming, possess tools and skills to achieve objectives, show active YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram presence, dedicated internet service, online class growth, a marketing plan, itemized equipment list with web links, and willingness to interview if requested.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servant Foundation | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $890.7M | $1B | $19K | X99 | National |
| LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICE INC DBA GLOBAL REFUGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $202.3M | $111.9M | $772K | X20 | National |
| CCF-LA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION | GLENDALE, CA | $114.6M | $186.4M | $233K | X11 | Regional |
| SKYLINE FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100.5M | $1.3B | $300K | X20 | National |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | Clearwater, FL | $56.5M | $135.8M | $78K | X12 | National |
| THE ALSAM FOUNDATION | PO BOX CHICA, IL | $49.1M | $50.4M | $440K | X99 | National |
| Permanent Endowment Fund of Moody Methodist Church | Galveston, TX | $34.5M | $412M | $40K | X21 | Local |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA | SACRAMENTO, CA | $32.2M | $20M | $797K | X22 | Local |
| THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION NO COLORADO | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $24.1M | $211.7M | $23K | X120 | Regional |
| OPEN DOORS INTERNATIONAL INC | ORANGE, CA | $22.6M | $17.3M | $869K | X20 | Local |
| THE NAZARENE FUND | PROVIDENCE, UT | $19.5M | $613K | $19.5M | X21 | Regional |
| THE FOUNDATION OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS | COLUMBUS, OH | $19.1M | $252.2M | $19K | X112 | Regional |
| JOHN E FETZER INSTITUTE INC | KALAMAZOO, MI | $15.1M | $829.6M | $2K | X99 | National |
| TENACRE FOUNDATION | PRINCETON, NJ | $14.1M | $364.9M | $80K | X200 | National |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $13.9M | $2.6B | $21K | X20 | National |
| WORD OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC | Schroon Lake, NY | $13.6M | $25.8M | $15K | X111 | National |
| NORMAN E ALEXANDER FAMILY S FOUNDATION INC C/O R MITTENTHAL TCC GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | $13M | $123.6M | $78K | X12 | National |
| USATransform | Southlake, TX | $12.8M | $3.6M | $120K | X21 | National |
| THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK INC | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $12.1M | $267.6M | $20K | X800 | Regional |
| THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $12M | $159.5M | $16K | X22 | Regional |
| SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION | SPARTANBURG, SC | $11.6M | $45.4M | $15K | X20 | Regional |
| WOODLAWN FOUNDATION | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | $11.3M | $51.9M | $186K | X220 | National |
| NORTH AMERICAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOUNDATION INC | JOHNSTON, RI | $10.7M | $133.2M | $12K | X800 | National |
| HILLEL THE FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE | WASHINGTON, DC | $10.6M | $69.4M | $48K | X30 | National |
| Woka Foundation | Newbury Park, CA | $10.3M | $192.3M | $250K | X01 | National |
BALTIMORE, MD
$202.3M
$111.9M
$772K
GLENDALE, CA
$114.6M
$186.4M
$233K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$100.5M
$1.3B
$300K
Clearwater, FL
$56.5M
$135.8M
$78K
PO BOX CHICA, IL
$49.1M
$50.4M
$440K
Galveston, TX
$34.5M
$412M
$40K
SACRAMENTO, CA
$32.2M
$20M
$797K
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
$24.1M
$211.7M
$23K
ORANGE, CA
$22.6M
$17.3M
$869K
COLUMBUS, OH
$19.1M
$252.2M
$19K
KALAMAZOO, MI
$15.1M
$829.6M
$2K
Schroon Lake, NY
$13.6M
$25.8M
$15K
NEW YORK, NY
$13M
$123.6M
$78K
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
$12.1M
$267.6M
$20K
SAN JOSE, CA
$12M
$159.5M
$16K
SPARTANBURG, SC
$11.6M
$45.4M
$15K
NEW ROCHELLE, NY
$11.3M
$51.9M
$186K
JOHNSTON, RI
$10.7M
$133.2M
$12K
WASHINGTON, DC
$10.6M
$69.4M
$48K
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