Hilarity for Charity Inc

The Roundhouse Foundation

Sisters, OR

The Roundhouse Foundation funds arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000; requests range from $500 to $30,000 through its small-grant and open-call programs, with larger capital awards also available. It accepts applications through these programs, including open-call requests.

Lowery Family Foundation

Tyler, TX

The Lowery Family Foundation supports charitable work including historic preservation, essential-needs services, health care, housing, and community support, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to Texas and others to organizations in multiple states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

James Lee Sorenson Family Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT

Developmental Pathways Inc

Aurora, CO

Developmental Pathways funds organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays, including programs for caregiver respite, transportation, young children, family support, and inclusive community services. Its 2024 grants had a median of $19,000, with awards ranging from $5,600 to $2,895,000; its Community Grants Program serves Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and Aurora, Colorado. It accepts applications through that program and reviews them monthly until funding limits are reached.

JLH Foundation

Scottsdale, AZ

JLH Foundation supports organizations in higher education, media, leadership education, and public policy, with 2024 grants concentrated in Arizona, Washington, DC, Virginia, Texas, and California. Its 28 grants ranged from $5,000 to $220,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

1335 Foundation

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports organizations in areas including local history, abuse services, education, libraries, community philanthropy, and assistance for disadvantaged children, with most funding going to Wisconsin, especially Kenosha. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1,010,000, with a median of $2,000. No application instructions or information about unsolicited requests are provided.

Paul Marciano Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

The Paul Marciano Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including relief, religious, educational, medical, and community programs. In 2024, its 27 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1,116,500, with a median of $50,000; most funding went to organizations in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lewis Family Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The Lewis Family Foundation supports organizations addressing hunger, child advocacy, veterans’ services, domestic abuse, and youth programs, among other needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, typically $4,000, with most funding going to Colorado; it is based in Honolulu. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA

New York, NY

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA funds nonprofits using sport or physical activity to improve young people’s health, education, employability, inclusion, and community wellbeing. Recent grants ranged from $10,000 to $150,000, with a median of $24,000, and its work is nationwide, including Sport for Good Cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. Its current grant opportunities are invite-only; organizations can register interest for future opportunities.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but 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.

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.