Broadway Sacramento Foundation

Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Community Foundation funds eligible nonprofits and community-serving organizations across arts and culture, education, community development, health and human services, the environment, and other areas, primarily in Arizona and sometimes nationally. Its 2025 median grant was $17,760; it accepts competitive applications during grant cycles, while donor-advised grants cannot be applied for.

The Seaver Institute

Santa Monica, CA

The Seaver Institute supports colleges and universities, conservation, cultural institutions, and organizations addressing community needs, with a history of funding research and early-stage projects. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $875,000, with a median of $12,500; most funding went to California, with grants also reported in Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, and Virginia. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected charitable organizations.

Thomas P Raley Foundation

Granite Bay, CA

Thornton S Jr and Katrina D

Davis, CA

This foundation funds animal protection and rescue, land and wildlife conservation, agriculture, natural-land preservation, and opera, symphony, and similar civic organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $48,000, with a median of $5,000, and California organizations are prioritized, though out-of-state groups may apply. It accepts online applications during its stated application period, May 15–August 15, 2026.

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation supports nonprofits through grants and capacity-building, with priorities including health equity, food access, mental health, and education. It serves El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties; program-specific grants range from $500 to $10,000, though giving varies by fund. It lists funding opportunities through an online grants portal, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Joyce and Jim Teel Family Foundation

Granite Bay, CA

Deacon Charitable Foundation

Citrus Heights, CA

The Deacon Charitable Foundation funds human services, animal welfare, and environmental work, including programs for children and families, housing, health, education, conservation, and animal protection. Grants are generally $1,000–$10,000 (2025 awards ranged from $60 to $15,000), primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington, with Idaho also noted. It accepts applications by invitation only.

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.

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.