Foundations based in California (4,113)
Foundations with a California address that gave to at least one of our four causes. Their gifts may go to organizations in other states.
4,113Foundations based in California
760Accept applications
2003 (49%)Also give outside California
$48,995,807Given by the top foundation
By cause
| Cause | Foundations | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & culture | 2,669 | 10,939 |
| Youth programs | 1,804 | 5,712 |
| Animal welfare | 1,730 | 5,655 |
| Food banks & hunger relief | 1,244 | 2,431 |
Top foundations by giving
| Rank | Foundation | Gifts | Total | Typical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · EIN 94-1655673Accepts applications351 gifts · typical $0 | 351 | $48,995,807 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA · EIN 95-4523232Invite only324 gifts · typical $0 | 324 | $50,098,499 | $0 | Invite only | |
| Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · EIN 94-3100217Accepts applications283 gifts · typical $0 | 283 | $57,046,747 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The Duffield Family FoundationPleasanton, CA · EIN 94-3362163Accepts applications230 gifts · typical $0 | 230 | $7,746,191 | $0 | Accepts applications | |
| The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA · EIN 94-2474426Accepts applications199 gifts · typical $0 | 199 | $251,500 | $0 | Accepts applications |
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