Beneficent Technology Inc

Rainforest Alliance Inc

New York, NY

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

Washington, DC

FFAR funds research on crop and animal production, agroecosystems, food systems, and the scientific workforce, with projects required to benefit the U.S. food and agriculture system. In 2024, its grants ranged from $37,500 to $3.75 million, with a median of about $450,000. It accepts applications through specific funding opportunities and requests for applications; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Skoll Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

The Skoll Foundation funds social innovators addressing systemic challenges, including health, governance, inclusive economies, racial justice, and climate action, with grants supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. In 2024, its 157 grants ranged from $1,400 to about $7 million, with a median of $100,000; Skoll Award recipients receive $2 million. The filing directs applicants to the foundation for application information but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Omidyar Network Fund Inc

Redwood City, CA

Omidyar Network Fund supports nonprofit work addressing technology’s effects on society, including research, journalism, civic infrastructure, worker power, and economic policy, with grants across the U.S. and some international support. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $1.25 million, with a median of $100,000; it generally accepts requests only from preselected organizations, though its Tech Journalism Fund accepts applications for eligible U.S.-based journalists.

Ecoagriculture International Inc

Oakton, VA

Ecoagriculture partners enables landscape partnerships to engage in long-term collaboration, access finance, and influence local, national, and global policy to advance integrated landscape management.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.

California Community Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The California Community Foundation funds work in education, health, housing, immigration, and other community needs, primarily in Los Angeles County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, gender equity, governance, democracy, and philanthropy, with work in the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, nationally, and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, though awards ranged from $50 to more than $11 million; it often provides long-term general operating support. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through invited open processes.

Marin Community Foundation

Novato, CA

Marin Community Foundation funds equity-focused work, including affordable housing, homelessness, community resilience and power, and arts; its Buck Family Fund supports organizations serving Marin County, including those based elsewhere. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,050 to $10 million; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Direct Relief

Santa Barbara, CA

Direct Relief funds community health centers, free and charitable clinics, educational institutions, and other organizations addressing health inequities, and provides medical supplies for healthcare facilities serving underserved communities and people affected by emergencies. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $4.34 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work across the U.S. and more than 80 countries. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.

The San Diego Foundation

San Diego, CA

The San Diego Foundation supports nonprofits advancing racial and social justice, equity of opportunity, and resilient communities, with grants for projects, capacity building, or general support. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from $5,100 to nearly $5 million; it generally funds organizations serving San Diego County residents, though some grants reach beyond the county. Applications are made through posted funding opportunities, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.