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.

665Accept applications
25Listed below
25With a contact listed
$2,500Typical gift, top funder
RankFoundationGiftsTotalTypicalStatus
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$2,500Accepts 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$200,000Accepts 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$35,000Accepts 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$50,000Accepts 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$30,000Accepts 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$62,500Accepts 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$10,000Accepts 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$10,000Accepts 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$2,600Accepts 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$5,000Accepts 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$50,000Accepts 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$18,000Accepts 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$3,000Accepts 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$100,000Accepts 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$100,000Accepts 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$10,000Accepts 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$10,000Accepts 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$100,000Accepts 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$25,000Accepts 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$10,000Accepts 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$30,000Accepts 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$4,250Accepts 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$25,000Accepts 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$83,539Accepts 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$15,000Accepts applications

Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.

Application details come from public filings and may be out of date. Confirm the current process with each foundation.