Aspire Public Schools Foundation

The Big D Foundation

Albany, CA

College for Certain Inc

Oakland, CA

To support aspire public schools, a california nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Monterra Community Fund

Redwood City, CA

Monterra Community Fund supports basic needs, food access, financial wellness and education, student assistance, small-business and childcare-provider stability, and emergency relief, primarily in San Mateo County and also in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 filing reported one $17,000 grant; giving levels vary, with no typical amount stated. Applications for county-administered assistance programs are submitted online, but the profile does not say whether the fund accepts unsolicited requests.

Peery Foundation

Midway, UT

Peery Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including general support for groups working in grassroots philanthropy, disability support, research, and health. Its six grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,854,719, with a median of $10,000; recent grantees were in California and Washington, DC. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Elm Street Foundation

San Rafael, CA

Elm Street Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including education, children’s media and technology, community peacebuilding, and arts organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $700,000, with a median of $50,000, and went to recipients in Rhode Island, Montana, California, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley

Stockton, CA

The Ross E Bewley and Marilyn R Bewley funds charitable organizations working in areas such as education, health and end-of-life care, food assistance, temporary lodging, environmental protection, and the arts. In 2024, grants ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500; 95% of funding went to California and 5% to Oregon. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Hoertkorn Family Foundation

Kentfield, CA

The Hoertkorn Family Foundation funds nonprofit education, medical, and religious programs, with grants ranging from $400 to $30,000 and a median of $2,000 in 2024. It is based in California, and its 2024 grants mainly supported organizations in California, New York, and Maryland. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Oakland Public Education Fund

Oakland, CA

The Oakland Public Education Fund supports Oakland public schools and education-focused projects, including classroom initiatives, educator development, and related community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,077 to $3.85 million, with a median of $8,000; its A to Z mini-grants offer up to $1,500 for classroom projects or individual professional development and up to $5,000 for group professional development. The Fund accepts applications for A to Z mini-grants from eligible Oakland public school or program staff; the spring 2026 cycle is closed, with applications expected to reopen in the fall.

Patterson Family Foundation

Hockessin, DE

The Patterson Family Foundation primarily supports healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for rural communities in Kansas and western Missouri. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median award of $6,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applicants must be preselected.

Silicon Schools Fund Inc

Oakland, CA

Silicon Schools Fund supports innovative K–12 schools, education organizations, and technology-enabled tools that improve teaching and learning, with a focus on California. Its 2023 grants ranged from $15,000 to $441,639, with a median of $100,000; it invites prospective applicants to send a two-page introductory letter for consideration.

Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The foundation funds education, especially teacher development, professional learning, literacy, and stronger teaching and learning opportunities, mainly in California but also beyond. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000; teacher teams can apply for LIGHT Awards of up to $30,000 over two years. General grant requests are by invitation only, while teachers may apply through the LIGHT Awards program.

T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private

Lafayette, CA

The foundation’s grantmaking focused primarily on Oakland public education, supporting schools and nonprofits that improve educational opportunities and organizational capacity; it also reports investments in UC Berkeley and innovative medical research. In 2024, grants ranged from $30 to $2.15 million, with a median of $2,150, and all reported grant dollars went to California recipients. It says it does not accept unsolicited proposals.