Miranda Leigh Nelson Foundation

The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation

Mullica Hill, NJ

The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation supports charitable organizations across varied fields, including animal welfare and education, higher education, and general charitable giving, with the largest shares of 2022 grant dollars going to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Its 2022 grants ranged from $500 to $655,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Patricia Florence Miller Trust

Fairfield, IA

The Patricia Florence Miller Trust has supported animal rescue, care, protection, and advocacy organizations, with 61 grants totaling $293,095 in 2023; listed awards ranged from $5,800 to $9,970, but no typical grant size is established. Its grantees have been based in Iowa, New York, Connecticut, California, and Washington, DC. It accepts no unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Monster Energy Cares

Corona, CA

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.

Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation

Lake Oswego, OR

The Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation supports humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environmental protection, and community services, with 2024 grants ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 and a median of $3,000. Its grants went to organizations in several states, including California, the District of Columbia, and Oregon. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Adelaar Foundation

Scarsdale, NY

Duncans and Tuquis Legacy Organization

Brooklyn, NY

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.

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, gender equity, governance, democracy, and philanthropy, with work in the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, nationally, and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, though awards ranged from $50 to more than $11 million; it often provides long-term general operating support. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through invited open processes.

Marin Community Foundation

Novato, CA

Marin Community Foundation funds equity-focused work, including affordable housing, homelessness, community resilience and power, and arts; its Buck Family Fund supports organizations serving Marin County, including those based elsewhere. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,050 to $10 million; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Conrad N Hilton Foundation

Westlake Village, CA

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.