Foundations accepting applications for youth programs in California (665)
These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to youth programs 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 applications88 gifts · typical $2,500 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 | 88 | $345,525 | $2,500 | Accepts applications | |
| CONRAD N HILTON FOUNDATIONWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA · EIN 94-3100217Accepts applications75 gifts · typical $200,000 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 | 75 | $19,884,563 | $200,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE RALPH M PARSONS FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6085895Accepts applications70 gifts · typical $35,000 Application contact, as filed: JENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER PRESIDENT C Deadlines, as filed: REQUESTED FULL PROPOSALS ARE DUE 60 DAYS FOLLOWING AN INVITATION. Restrictions, as filed: THE PARSONS FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES SERVING LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED ACROSS FOUR PROGRAM AREAS: CIVIC & CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION IS LIMITED GEOGRAPHICALLY TO WORK WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, A LIST OF PROGRAM AREAS THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND CAN BE FOUND AT RMPF.ORG/GRANTMAKING/FUNDING-PRIORITIES. | 70 | $3,084,200 | $35,000 | Accepts applications | |
| LA84 FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-3792725Accepts applications55 gifts · typical $50,000 Application contact, as filed: LA84 FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: PLEASE SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.LA84.ORG Restrictions, as filed: PLEASE SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.LA84.ORG | 55 | $3,714,500 | $50,000 | Accepts applications | |
| ROSS STORES FOUNDATIONDUBLIN, CA · EIN 46-3828645Accepts applications40 gifts · typical $30,000 Application contact, as filed: ROSS STORES FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENT Restrictions, as filed: SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION STATEMENT | 40 | $954,369 | $30,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE SOBRATO FAMILY FOUNDATIONMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA · EIN 77-0348912Accepts applications38 gifts · typical $62,500 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. | 38 | $3,139,033 | $62,500 | Accepts applications | |
| WEINGART FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6054814Accepts applications37 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: JOANNA JACKSON Deadlines, as filed: REGULAR GRANT PROGRAM AND SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM DO NOT HAVE DEADLINES. Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE NOT MADE 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; FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION; FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS; FOR LITIGATION; FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ISSUES OUTSIDE THE U.S.; TO INDIVIDUALS; FOR CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TEMPORARY EXHIBITS, TRAVEL, SURVEYS, FILMS OR PUBLISHING ACTIVITIES; FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS; FOR DEFICITS OR DEBT REDUCTION; FOR FUNDRAISING DINNERS OR EVENTS; FOR RESEARCH. GRANTS GENERALLY ARE NOT APPROVED FOR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE LOCAL CHAPTERS OPERATING IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF GRANT FOCUS. | 37 | $2,139,951 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATIONSAN PEDRO, CA · EIN 33-0247161Accepts applications35 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: RACHEL ROTH PROGRAM OFFICER Deadlines, as filed: SEE MISSION STATEMENT/GRANT MAKING POLICIES (SEE STATEMENT 17) Restrictions, as filed: SEE MISSION STATEMENT/GRANT MAKING POLICIES (SEE STATEMENT 17) | 35 | $310,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CORDE VALLE YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATIONSAN MARTIN, CA · EIN 20-0956422Accepts applications35 gifts · typical $2,600 Application contact, as filed: LUCA RUTIGLIANO Deadlines, as filed: NOVEMBER 1 Restrictions, as filed: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, THE ORGANIZATION MUST SPEND NO MORE THAN 15% OF ITS TOTAL BUDGET ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND OVERHEAD COSTS. ALSO, NO MORE THAN 15% OF FUNDS RECEIVED FROM CORDE VALLE YOUTH GOLF FOUNDATION CAN BE SPENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND OVERHEAD COSTS COMBINED. | 35 | $101,300 | $2,600 | Accepts applications | |
| DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATIONCORAOPOLIS, PA · EIN 27-4516157Accepts applications33 gifts · typical $5,000 Application contact, as filed: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE MADE EXCLUSIVELY TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT MEET THE GUIDELINES. | 33 | $341,000 | $5,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-4292101Accepts applications31 gifts · typical $50,000 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. | 31 | $4,553,500 | $50,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CARRIE ESTELLE DOHENY FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-6202911Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $18,000 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. | 29 | $720,000 | $18,000 | Accepts applications | |
| EARL B & LORAINE H MILLER FOUNDATIONLONG BEACH, CA · EIN 95-2500545Accepts applications29 gifts · typical $3,000 Application contact, as filed: THE EARL B AND LORAINE H MILLER FOU Deadlines, as filed: APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Restrictions, as filed: ORGANIZATIONS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: - NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)3 - COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION SERVING AS THEIR FISCAL SPONSOR - GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (E.G., CITY DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SCHOOL) THAT ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATUS AS A GOVERNMENT ENTITY ANY ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT OR ORGANIZATION SERVING IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S THREE PROGRAM AREAS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND THE ARTS, MAY APPLY. THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SERVE THE GREATER LONG BEACH COMMUNITY. | 29 | $287,400 | $3,000 | Accepts applications | |
| CRESCENT PORTER HALE FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6093385Accepts applications28 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. | 28 | $2,793,000 | $100,000 | Accepts applications | |
| WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 23-7003595Accepts applications26 gifts · typical $100,000 Application contact, as filed: ASHLEY FONTANETTA Deadlines, as filed: 12 WEEKS BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING THAT THE PROPOSAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED. Restrictions, as filed: AREAS OF INTEREST-THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED AND TRANSITION-AGED FOSTER YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS BY PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM AND SUPPORTING HIGH IMPACT AND PROMISING PRACTICES. THE PRIORITY AREAS ARE, PROVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES AND PROMOTION OF SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER. GRANT RANGE - NOT MORE THAN 1/3 OF AN ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET. LIMITATIONS - THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES, SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMORIAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENT DRIVES, CAPITAL OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, OR DEFICIT FUNDING. GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SERVED - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WASHOE AND CLARK COUNTIES, NEVADA. | 26 | $3,020,000 | $100,000 | Accepts applications | |
| ATKINSON FOUNDATIONSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6075613Accepts applications26 gifts · typical $10,000 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. | 26 | $280,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| UNION PACIFIC FOUNDATIONOMAHA, NE · EIN 13-6406825Accepts applications24 gifts · typical $10,000 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. | 24 | $254,000 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATIONSAN DIEGO, CA · EIN 20-3216993Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $100,000 Application contact, as filed: DIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING Deadlines, as filed: HTTPS://WWW.PREBYSFDN.ORG/STRATEGICPLAN CONTAINS DETAILS ON THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. Restrictions, as filed: OUR STRATEGIC PLAN ORGANIZES THE WORK INTO FOUR PROGRAMS DRIVEN BY MR. PREBYS' INSTRUCTIONS AND GIVING DURING HIS LIFETIME: VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, YOUTH SUCCESS, HEALTHCARE, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. AS OF 2024, OUR APPROACH WILL PUT A PRIORITY ON COCREATING GRANTS WITH PARTNERS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ALIGN WITH OUR ISSUE AREA GOALS. THIS WILL ENTAIL AN ONGOING GRANTMAKING PROCESS RATHER THAN SET GRANT CYCLES. WE WILL USE MANY DIFFERENT GRANTMAKING TOOLS AS APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING OPEN APPLICATIONS, REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS, INVITATIONONLY PROCESSES, AND COMMUNITY-LED GRANTMAKING. WE COMMIT TO ROLLING OUT THESE DIFFERENT PROCESSES AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. | 22 | $2,174,046 | $100,000 | Accepts applications | |
| WALTER AND ELISE HAAS FUNDSAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6068564Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $25,000 Application contact, as filed: JAMIE ALLISON Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 22 | $1,567,690 | $25,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WOOD-CLAEYSSENS FOUNDATIONSANTA BARBARA, CA · EIN 32-0341358Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $10,000 Application contact, as filed: NOELLE CLAEYSSENS BURKEY Deadlines, as filed: ANNUALLY, MAY 31 FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS & JUNE 30 FOR RECURRING APPLICANTS Restrictions, as filed: APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY FROM ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). GRANTS ARE MADE TO CALIFORNIA ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARILY IN SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES. | 22 | $710,750 | $10,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE RUDOLPH J & DAPHNE A MUNZERLONG BEACH, CA · EIN 33-0686779Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $30,000 Application contact, as filed: THE RUDOLPH J AND DAPHNE A MUNZER F Deadlines, as filed: THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 4. Restrictions, as filed: ORGANIZATIONS SUBMITTING REQUESTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) PROVIDE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS PRESSING NEEDS AT A COMMUNITY-BASED LEVEL PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN AN IDENTIFIED MUNZER FOUNDATION COMMUNITY | 22 | $638,000 | $30,000 | Accepts applications | |
| Banc of California Charitable FoundationSANTA ANA, CA · EIN 81-2984187Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $4,250 Application contact, as filed: CHRIS GARCIA Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: NONE | 22 | $145,550 | $4,250 | Accepts applications | |
| ROBERT AND DANA EMERY FAMILY FOUNDATIONWILMINGTON, DE · EIN 37-6537105Accepts applications21 gifts · typical $25,000 Application contact, as filed: ROBERT DANA EMERY FAMILY FOUNDATION Deadlines, as filed: JUNE 30TH Restrictions, as filed: IRC SECTION 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. | 21 | $530,000 | $25,000 | Accepts applications | |
| THE WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATIONMENLO PARK, CA · EIN 94-1655673Accepts applications20 gifts · typical $83,539 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 | 20 | $1,890,802 | $83,539 | Accepts applications | |
| PRICE PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATIONLA JOLLA, CA · EIN 46-5129465Accepts applications20 gifts · typical $15,000 Application contact, as filed: TERRY MALAVENDA PRICE PHILANTHROPIE Deadlines, as filed: NONE Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS MUST BE MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH 501(C)(3) STATUS OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS SUCH AS PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR CITY DEPARTMENTS OR FOR INHERENTLY CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES; GRANTS ARE NOT MADE (I) TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS RELIGIOUS, OR (II) FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTING REGISTRATION, FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES; OR (III) TO FEDERAL APPEALS OR TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLECT FUNDS FOR REDISTRIBUTION TO OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS. | 20 | $719,677 | $15,000 | Accepts applications |
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