Foundations accepting applications for food banks in California (392)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to food banks in California. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Holdings FoundationSaint Louis, MO · EIN 43-1262762Accepts applications50 gifts · typical $3,500 Application contact, as filed: JO ANN KINDLE Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ANY TIME; NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUEST FOR INFORMATION W/IN 3 WKS Restrictions, as filed: PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | 50 | $559,750 | $3,500 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WILLIAM G IRWIN CHARITY FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6069873Accepts applications26 gifts · typical $50,000 Application contact, as filed: MELISSA MORAZAN SENIOR PROGRAM OFFI Deadlines, as filed: APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO MEETING DATE. MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3 MONTHS. Restrictions, as filed: 1. GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO CHARITABLE USES IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII. 2. IT IS NOT A FOUNDATION POLICY TO APPROVE GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS OR SCHOLARSHIPS. 3. A WAITING PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS IS REQUIRED BETWEEN PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS. | 26 | $1,407,660 | $50,000 | Accepts applications | |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATIONDALLAS, TX · EIN 75-6038519Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $500 Application contact, as filed: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR SUCH PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | 12 | $32,996 | $500 | Accepts applications | |
| LISA & DOUGLAS GOLDMAN FUNDSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-3167546Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $3,000 Application contact, as filed: DOUGLAS E GOLDMAN Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION; APPLICATIONS ALL YEAR Restrictions, as filed: ORGANIZATIONS MUST QUALIFY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). | 11 | $160,000 | $3,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATIONWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA · EIN 94-3100217Accepts applications10 gifts · typical $3,500 Application contact, as filed: CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: AUGUST 29TH Restrictions, as filed: GOOD NEIGHBOR GRANTS ARE NOT MADE: - TO INDIVIDUALS - TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CERTAIN GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS IN THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR DISABILITY - TO PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS AREA - FOR INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION; FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS - FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ISSUES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FOR TEMPORARY EXHIBITS, TRAVEL, SURVEYS, FILMS OR PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES - FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS - FOR FUNDRAISING DINNERS OR SPONSORSHIPS, OR EVENTS | 10 | $38,325 | $3,500 | Accepts applications | |
| CHUBB CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPHILADELPHIA, PA · EIN 26-2456949Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $250 Application contact, as filed: Julie Brazzi Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 9 | $12,900 | $250 | Accepts applications | |
| CRESCENT PORTER HALE FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6093385Accepts applications8 gifts · typical $100,000 Application contact, as filed: EUNICE VALENTINE - CRESCENT PORTER Deadlines, as filed: ORGANIZATIONS INVITED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL WILL RECEIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS VIA EMAIL. Restrictions, as filed: THE CRESCENT PORTER HALE FOUNDATION'S STRATEGIC FOCUS HAS SHIFTED OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS TO INVEST MORE SUBSTANTIALLY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAMS, FOOD SECURITY FOR SENIORS, AND K-8 CATHOLIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. | 8 | $995,000 | $100,000 | Accepts applications | |
| The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA · EIN 94-2278431Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $150,000 Application contact, as filed: DAVID AND LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: SEE WWW.PACKARD.ORG Restrictions, as filed: SEE WWW.PACKARD.ORG | 7 | $865,000 | $150,000 | Accepts applications | |
| GEORGE H SANDY FOUNDATIONMILWAUKEE, WI · EIN 94-6054473Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $130,000 Application contact, as filed: CHESTER R MACPHEE III Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT LOCAL ACTIVITIES BENEFITTING THE HANDICAPPED AND INFIRMED, AND FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. HOWEVER, THERE ARE NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS. | 7 | $820,000 | $130,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE SOBRATO FAMILY FOUNDATIONMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA · EIN 77-0348912Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $5,500 Application contact, as filed: 2A APPLICATIONS ARE SENT OUT DIRECT Deadlines, as filed: 2C. SEE 2B ABOVE Restrictions, as filed: 2D. THE SOBRATO FAMILY FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENTS ARE TARGETED TOWARD STRONG COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE SELF RELIANCE AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, AND POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ECONOMICALLY, PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT SILICON VALLEY. | 7 | $589,808 | $5,500 | Accepts applications | |
| CARRIE ESTELLE DOHENY FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6202911Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $15,000 Application contact, as filed: NINA SHEPHERD Deadlines, as filed: SUBMISSION DEADLINE DEPENDS ON PROGRAM AREA. PLEASE REFER TO WEBSITE AT WWW.DOHENYFOUNDATION.ORG Restrictions, as filed: NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR NON-U.S. INSTITUTIONS. NO GRANTS FOR PUBLISHING OR PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, TELEVISION, FILMS OR RADIO PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, ADVERTISEMENT OR POLITICAL PURPOSES. NO INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS. NO WORK OUTSIDE OF UNITED STATES. VERY FEW GRANTS AWARDED FOR PROGRAMS OUTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. | 7 | $170,000 | $15,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CLIF FAMILY FOUNDATIONSaint Helena, CA · EIN 20-4345935Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $15,000 Application contact, as filed: CLIFFAMILYFOUNDATIONORG Deadlines, as filed: OPEN CALL Restrictions, as filed: N/A | 7 | $104,700 | $15,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CUSHMAN FOUNDATIONSAN DIEGO, CA · EIN 33-0643458Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $35,000 Application contact, as filed: LORI MOORE VICE PRESIDENT Deadlines, as filed: SEE SUBMISSION DEADLINES AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET OTHER THAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE 3/20/21 Restrictions, as filed: SEE OVERVIEW OF THE CUSHMAN FOUNDATION FUNDING GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS, AS PUBLISHED AT WWW.CUSHMANFOUNDATION.NET. ALL GRANTS TO BENEFIT QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER SAN DIEGO AREA. | 6 | $1,180,000 | $35,000 | Accepts applications | |
| KELLY FOUNDATIONSACRAMENTO, CA · EIN 68-0175739Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $22,500 Application contact, as filed: ONLINE SUBMITTAL ONLY - KELLYFOUNDA Deadlines, as filed: THE ANNUAL DEADLINE DATES FOR SUBMISSION ARE OCTOBER 15, JANUARY 15, APRIL 15 AND JULY 15. Restrictions, as filed: KELLY FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER GRANT REQUESTS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION; AND CULTURE AND CIVIC IMPROVMENT. THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER GRANTS TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION FOR EXPLICIT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM SOCIAL OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS; FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION; LABOR SOCIETIES OR ORDERS; TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS; AND NATIONAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. GUIDELINES FOR RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATION ON AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT KELLYFOUNDATIONSACRAMENTO.ORG. | 6 | $135,000 | $22,500 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-4292101Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: DIRECTOR OF GRANTS MANAGEMENT Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: GENERALLY PUBLIC CHARITIES DESCRIBED IN IRC 501(C)(3) OR PUBLIC AGENCIES, WITHIN CALIFORNIA ARE FUNDED. GRANTS SHOULD BE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, QUALITY EDUCATION, GOOD JOBS, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS. REQUESTED FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT ARE ENCOURAGED. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND IRC SECTION 509(A)(3) TYPE III, NON-FUNCTIONALLY INTEGRATED SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. | 6 | $37,503 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Teichert FoundationSacramento, CA · EIN 68-0212355Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: ALLEGRA PICKETT GRANTS MANAGER Deadlines, as filed: AUGUST 4, 2023 AND FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Restrictions, as filed: THE GEOGRAPHIC REACH OF THE FOUNDATION COINCIDES GENERALLY WITH THE AREAS IN WHICH TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION AND TEICHERT AGGREGATES DO BUSINESS. THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES ARE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF FOUNDATION GRANTING ACTIVITY: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Nevada, Los Angeles, Orange County, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Tulare, Washoe, Yolo, and Yuba THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT CONSIDER GRANTS TO THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR EXPLICIT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, AS DISTINGUISHED FROM SOCIAL OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIETIES, OR ORDERS COURTESY ADVERTISING OR TICKETS FOR BENEFITS TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS NATIONAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | 6 | $30,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE GAP FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-2474426Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $275 Application contact, as filed: THE GAP FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: DISTRIBUTIONS MADE TO ENTITIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | 6 | $2,350 | $275 | Accepts applications | |
| KORET FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-1624987Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $125,000 Application contact, as filed: ALISON STEIN Deadlines, as filed: WWW.KORET.ORG Restrictions, as filed: WWW.KORET.ORG | 5 | $623,000 | $125,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE AHMANSON FOUNDATIONBEVERLY HILLS, CA · EIN 95-6089998Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $75,000 Application contact, as filed: THE AHMANSON FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: HTTPS://THEAHMANSONFOUNDATION.ORG/LETTER-OF-INQUIRY/ Restrictions, as filed: HTTPS://THEAHMANSONFOUNDATION.ORG/LETTER-OF-INQUIRY/ | 5 | $397,400 | $75,000 | Accepts applications | |
| BETHLEHEM FOUNDATION - AGY MAINRESCUE, CA · EIN 46-4009968Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $20,000 Application contact, as filed: WELLS FARGO PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES Deadlines, as filed: FEBRUARY 28 AND AUGUST 31 Restrictions, as filed: SEE FOOTNOTE | 5 | $165,000 | $20,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATIONMENLO PARK, CA · EIN 94-1655673Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $4,000 Application contact, as filed: AMBER MILLER PRESIDENT Deadlines, as filed: SEE PAGE 23 AND WWW.HEWLETT.ORG Restrictions, as filed: SEE PAGE 23 AND WWW.HEWLETT.ORG | 5 | $139,920 | $4,000 | Accepts applications | |
| UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE · EIN 13-6406825Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $13,000 Application contact, as filed: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPT Deadlines, as filed: MAY 31, 2025 FOR 2025 APPLICATIONS. Restrictions, as filed: THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAM OF UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN UNION PACIFIC COMMUNITIES THAT BEST ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED FOR DIRECT SERVICES AND EFFORTS THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON SAFETY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND LOCAL NEEDS WITHIN UNION PACIFIC LOCAL OPERATING COMMUNITIES. | 5 | $63,000 | $13,000 | Accepts applications | |
| LATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONMILWAUKEE, WI · EIN 77-6070540Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $7,000 Application contact, as filed: STEPHANIE EUBANKS CO US BANK N A Deadlines, as filed: APRIL 1ST & OCTOBER 1ST Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | 5 | $37,000 | $7,000 | Accepts applications | |
| HOBSONLUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATIONSAN RAFAEL, CA · EIN 20-3940983Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $1,000 Application contact, as filed: HOBSON LUCAS FAMILY FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. | 5 | $34,000 | $1,000 | Accepts applications | |
| ATKINSON FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6075613Accepts applications5 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: AVANI PATEL Deadlines, as filed: SEE WWW.ATKINSONFDN.ORG Restrictions, as filed: NOT FUNDED BY FOUNDATION: GRANTS TO IND, GRANTS TO DOCTORAL STUDY OR RESEARCH, GRANTS TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, GRANTS TO NAT'L OR STATEWIDE PROGRAMS, DONATIONS TO OR SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISING OR ANNUAL CAMPAIGNS, OR GRANTS FOR FILMS, VIDEOS, PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES. | 5 | $30,500 | $5,000 | Accepts applications |
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