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Long Beach Community Foundation

Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Community Foundation supports eligible nonprofits, educational and government organizations, with most grants benefiting programs in Long Beach; its grants span areas such as arts, education, health, and community needs. In 2024, the median grant was $25,000, with awards ranging from $5,500 to $809,122; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation funds Los Angeles-area nonprofits working in social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion, with a focus guided by Catholic values. Its 2024 grants ranged from $196 to $425,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications from eligible nonprofits through an online process.

The Timothy and Judith Smith Foundation

Calabasas, CA

The foundation’s grants supported California schools, universities, and other charitable organizations, including education, reentry, and community-focused work. Its 2024 giving totaled about $5.02 million across 30 grants, with a median grant of $5,000, though the total included a very large in-kind grant. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations; it filed for dissolution in July 2024.

For Inspiration and Recognition of

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and hands-on STEM programs, including efforts to expand access for underserved and underrepresented communities; its grants support organizations in the U.S. and internationally. Typical giving varies: 2025 grants had a median of $5,750, while STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants are listed at $5,000–$50,000. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Reno, NV

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada supports nonprofits and community projects, including capacity-building, watershed protection, youth STEM, and school improvements, primarily in Northern Nevada. Its 2024 grant median was $20,000, while named programs offer awards such as $5,000–$100,000 for Truckee River projects and $500–$2,500 through the YES Fund; it lists annual application cycles for several programs.

Western Asset Management Company

Pasadena, CA

The foundation supports education, health, humanitarian efforts, and civic activities, with most 2025 grant dollars going to California recipients. Grants ranged from $100 to $60,000, with a median of $500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Susanne & Gloria Young Foundation

Reno, NV

Goodwin Family Memorial Tua

Saint Louis, MO

The foundation primarily supports California charities serving needy males under 21, with grants spanning youth services, education, health, and community support. In 2025, its 121 grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Karen a and Kevin W Kennedy

Gulf Stream, FL

The foundation supports education, health, conservation, and arts organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in New York, followed by Nevada and Massachusetts. Its 34 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jenkins Family Foundation Inc

Long Beach, CA

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.