National Charity League Inc San Fernando Valley Chapter

The Dillman Family for the Least of These Foundation

Nokomis, FL

Jim G Hetherly Foundation

Bryan, TX

The Jim G. Hetherly Foundation supports education, safety and shelter, and health and water, including college scholarships for college-bound high school seniors. Recent grants were typically $1,000–$10,000 (median $5,000), with nearly half of 2025 funding going to Texas and other grants reaching several states. It accepts written requests by mail, addressed to Juli, by July 30 each year.

Estelle Funk Foundation

Seattle, WA

The foundation supports medical research, assistance to families with critically ill children, Jewish community programs, reproductive health, disability services, and efforts to combat antisemitism and hate. Its 2024 grants ranged from $750 to $10,000, with a median of $1,800, and mostly went to organizations in California and New York, with some in Washington. It accepts written requests describing charitable purposes.

John & Hilda Arnold Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

The foundation supports a varied mix of organizations, including public broadcasting, museums, universities, youth programs, and mental health services, primarily in California, with grants also going to several other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation

Lakeside, MT

The Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation funds educational programs, including tutoring, mentoring, career training, enrichment, and related capital or operating needs, primarily in Washington’s Puget Sound Corridor, Blaine County, Idaho, and Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $14,734 to $55,000, with a median of $22,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.

Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation

Brevard, NC

The foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in land conservation, environmental protection, human services, and animal welfare, with recent grants concentrated in conservation and habitat protection. Its 2025 awards ranged from $2,500 to $1 million, with a median of $14,750, and went mainly to organizations in Michigan and North Carolina, as well as several other states. It accepts requests: applicants are asked to contact Michael Leuthold with a letter describing the funding purpose and their organization’s activities.

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The foundation funds Greater Los Angeles nonprofits in social welfare, health and wellness, education, and religion, with a focus guided by Catholic values. In 2024, grants ranged from $196 to $425,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts applications through its website from eligible nonprofits; organizations may apply once per year.

John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The John & Beverly Stauffer Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those in animal care, higher education, historic preservation, performing arts, and community services. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000; nearly all funding went to California organizations, with a small share in Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Walter and Lalita Janke

Vero Beach, FL

The Walter and Lalita Janke makes grants to a varied set of charitable organizations, including universities, religious organizations, and other nonprofits; listed purposes were “various social welfare.” In 2024, grants ranged from $200 to $104,000, with a median of $3,000, and 83% of funding went to Florida recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Powell Family Foundation Nancy

Seattle, WA

In 2025, the foundation funded organizations working in education, Jewish community and culture, the arts, health, and social services, with most grant dollars going to Washington and others to Pennsylvania, Colorado, D.C., and Massachusetts. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept 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.