Los Cerritos Wetlands Fund

The Marisla Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

The Marisla Foundation funds marine and coastal conservation, biodiversity and sustainable ecosystem management, environmental health, and human services for women in crisis; human services grants are limited to Orange County and Los Angeles, while environmental work can be national or international. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $9.89 million, with a median of $75,000. It accepts online applications during quarterly windows after an eligibility quiz; deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.

E & S Hirsch Foundation a Calif

Seal Beach, CA

Orange County Community Foundation

Irvine, CA

The Orange County Community Foundation supports a wide range of causes, including human services, education, health, arts, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County and also beyond. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Washington, DC

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.

Employees Community Fund of Boeing California Inc

Seal Beach, CA

Recognizing the need for continuing improvement in the quality of life, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California supports a variety of programs aimed at making our communities better places to live. An employee board of directors distributes funds, with allocations based in large part on the amount of ecf member's contributions in each community and the comparative need.grants are widespread in terms of both geography and subject matter. Some of the most fascinating projects focus on nature and environmental concerns and others translate directly to enrichment and enjoyment through libraries, zoos, museums, symphony orchestras and public broadcasting. Donee organizations are selected from those that assist people and cities in areas where employees of boeing reside.ecf supports a wide range of vital human services, including health care, medical research, education, youth activities, and civic and cultural programs.

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.