These foundations have a track record of funding youth 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.
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Live programs funding youth development in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.
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educationyouth developmentsupporting young people+2 more
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations that fit the foundation's funding areas and initiative priorities. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Previous grantees are encouraged to contact the Executive Director before the LOI deadline to confirm fit. Approved requests must reapply each year; grants are not automatically renewed.
environmental educationyouth developmentnature access+1 more
Who can apply: General eligibility requires IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor in good standing. Programs and projects must benefit Northern California or Hawaii. Spring cycle is for recent grantees (since 2020) only; fall cycle is open to all qualified organizations.
Who can apply: General eligibility requires IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor in good standing. Programs and projects must benefit Northern California or Hawaii. The page references an annual cycle with qualified organizations able to apply.
Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+4 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be located in or directly serve the TTUSD-like regional area and show community benefit in their mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, fee-based enrichment organizations, visiting program organizations, participation scholarships, capital campaigns, events/fundraisers/sponsorships, activities already occurred, regranting, most school-based classroom/field trip requests, or indirect/admin costs and fiscal sponsorship fees above 5-10% unless otherwise negotiated.
Who can apply: Tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code; operating in Los Angeles County or Orange County; non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin; annual operating budget up to $2 million; organizations that have received a Youth Development or Discretionary grant must wait two full years before reapplying.
community developmentyouth serviceseducation+2 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a history of proven success serving East Palo Alto or the Belle Haven community of Menlo Park; public agencies, schools, and school foundations are not eligible; preference for annual budgets of $3 million or less.
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