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Caleres Cares Charitable Trust

Orlando, FL

The Caleres Cares Charitable Trust supports eligible nonprofits working on stronger families, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, St. Louis arts and culture, and the footwear industry. Recent filings show one large grant annually, ranging from about $865,000 to $1.85 million; although St. Louis is a stated priority, recent grants went to Florida. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.

Archstone Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

Archstone Foundation funds nonprofits, government entities and national organizations with a California presence working to improve health and social care for older adults, especially Californians age 60 and over who face barriers to care. In 2025, grants ranged from $100 to $242,072, with a median of $15,000; its focus is California, though it also funded organizations elsewhere. It does not accept unsolicited requests and awards grants by invitation only.

Altamed Health Services Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

AltaMed supports efforts to reduce health disparities, especially for Latino, multi-ethnic, and underserved communities, with grants largely going to California organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1 million, with a median of $17,500; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

John W Hancock Foundation

Long Beach, CA

Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

ArtsLB funds arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, community projects, operating costs, and arts education in Long Beach, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,500 to $216,985, with a median award of $108,476; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Josephine S Gumbiner Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving women and children, with interests including child care, education, housing, recreation, the arts, and health care; it prioritizes Long Beach, California, and may consider projects outside the area if more than 75% of clients live there. Its website cites an average grant of $15,000 for previously funded organizations, while its filing says it is primarily interested in grants up to $50,000. Applicants begin with a Letter of Intent, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

California Humanities

Oakland, CA

California Humanities funds public humanities projects, documentary media, library programming, and other efforts that connect Californians with history, culture, and civic life, primarily across California. Recent grants ranged from $5,500 to $50,000, with a median of about $24,500. It is not currently accepting applications; future grant cycles are suspended indefinitely.

Bess J Hodges Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The Bess J Hodges Foundation supports tax-exempt organizations and agencies working in the Long Beach area in education, health, human services, public affairs and community development, religion, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $23,095, with a median of $3,000. It considers requests and calls for a full proposal; the stated deadline is March 31.

Earl B & Loraine H Miller Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation funds children’s and youth programs, core operations, and capacity building focused on basic needs and family resources, youth mental health, and educational success in the greater Long Beach community, with priority for vulnerable neighborhoods. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $250 to $500,000; new applicants submit a Letter of Interest for eligibility screening.

Temple Family Charitable Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The foundation supports Long Beach organizations in healthcare, education, children’s services, the arts, and community development; its 2024 grants went to California recipients, all based in Long Beach. Grants ranged from $500 to $144,000, with a median of $10,474. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation

Long Beach, CA

The Gordon and Ruth Dougherty Foundation supports arts, conservation, youth, and community organizations, with most of its 2025 grants going to California—especially Long Beach—and a small share to Washington, D.C. Its grants ranged from $500 to $7,674, with a median of $2,500. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.