Cope Family Center

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

This Oakland-based health system operates hospital facilities and community health services across the nation with a primary focus on California, driven by a mission to provide affordable, high-quality care to members and communities. While their primary grantmaking supports nursing education through scholarships for California students pursuing advanced degrees or RN credentials, their substantial financial resources ($87.4 billion in assets) position them as a significant player in health-focused philanthropy. Grant seekers should note their emphasis on nursing workforce development and community health initiatives aligned with their operational footprint.

Peter a & Vernice H Gasser Foundation

Napa, CA

This Napa Valley-based foundation, established in 1982, supports health care, education, environmental sustainability, and community development with a mission to serve the Napa region today and in the future. Grants typically range from $500 to $1.7 million, with the foundation distributing approximately $2-3.5 million annually to local hospitals, schools, environmental initiatives, and cultural organizations. The foundation exclusively serves Napa and the surrounding Napa Valley region in California.

McNabb Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The McNabb Foundation’s website describes support for behavioral health and social services in East Tennessee, while its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions, mostly in California. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

Walnut Creek, CA

The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation funds qualified nonprofits working in youth and nature, arts, maternal health, and healthy aging, with projects benefiting Northern California or Hawaii. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $800,000, with a median of $25,000. A 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its current website describes competitive Spring and Fall application cycles.

St Joseph Health Northern California

Renton, WA

St. Joseph Health Northern California funds community health and community-benefit efforts, including access to care, mental-health services, housing, and support for people facing poverty or homelessness. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,000 to $2,513,924, with a median of $65,000, and all went to California recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Latino Community Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The Latino Community Foundation funds Latino-led nonprofits working to build civic, economic, and political power, especially in California, though it also supports work beyond the state. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,800 to $285,000, with a median of $27,750. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Community Foundation of the Napa Valley

Napa, CA

The Community Foundation of the Napa Valley mobilizes philanthropic resources to address pressing challenges in Napa County across four key areas: youth development, poverty alleviation, community engagement, and disaster relief. Since 1994, the foundation has distributed over $100 million in grants to approximately 1,200 nonprofit partners, with recent annual giving around $6.7 million and typical grants ranging from modest community investments to multi-hundred-thousand-dollar initiatives. The foundation exclusively serves Napa County, California, working as a strategic partner with local donors and nonprofits to strengthen the region.

Napa Valley Vintners Healthy Community

St Helena, CA

This Napa County–based foundation distributes grants from the proceeds of Auction Napa Valley to local nonprofits addressing community health, youth development, and affordable housing, with recent annual grants ranging from $1.3 million to $6 million across multiple organizations. Established in 1997 and backed by over $245 million in cumulative giving since 1981, the fund maintains a sustainable investment portfolio and focuses exclusively on serving the Napa Valley region. Prospective applicants should be prepared for a detailed application process and potential requests for engagement with foundation staff and donor events.

The Roger J Trinchero Family

Cleveland, OH

S H Cowell Foundation

San Francisco, CA

This San Francisco-based foundation invests in Northern and Central California communities to improve outcomes for children and families living in poverty, with a focus on family support services, K-12 education, youth development, and community capacity-building. The foundation employs a collaborative, place-based grantmaking approach that clusters complementary grants in specific communities and has distributed nearly $300 million since 1956. Typical grants support nonprofit organizations and public schools addressing economic inequality and racial injustice through programs that center resident voices and local expertise.

The California Wellness Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The California Wellness Foundation is a Los Angeles-based private foundation with a $1.05 billion endowment dedicated to improving health and wellness across California and beyond through increased access to healthcare, education, jobs, healthy environments, and safe neighborhoods. With a median grant size of $10,000 and awards ranging from $100 to $2 million, the foundation distributes approximately $48.8 to $113 million annually to support health services, community development, education, and disease prevention initiatives. While primarily focused on California, the foundation has supported organizations across 43 states, with the majority of grants concentrated in California, Washington D.C., and New York.

Levine Hirshfield Foundation

Wilmington, DE