Sacramento Running Association

Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation

Melbourne, FL

American Water Charitable Foundationinc

Camden, NJ

The American Water Charitable Foundation funds water and environmental projects, as well as work in education, workforce readiness, and community support; its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000 and ranged from $500 to $614,954. Applicants must operate in or directly benefit an American Water service territory, and giving is not restricted to preselected organizations; some programs are invitation-only.

James S Fish Family Foundation

Sacramento, CA

The James S Fish Family Foundation supports a varied range of charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to causes including literacy, education, faith, wildlife, and community programs. Its 14 grants totaled $28,983, ranging from $155 to $6,101, and went mainly to organizations in California, as well as Montana, New Hampshire, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Tegna Foundation Inc

McLean, VA

TEGNA Foundation funds local nonprofits in communities served by TEGNA, supporting education, youth, human services, health, hunger relief, emergency assistance, environmental conservation, and journalism education and training. Community grants are typically $1,000–$5,000, though reported grants have varied widely. It says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Lasher Foundation Inc

Pebble Beach, CA

The Lasher Foundation’s 2025 grants supported health, food assistance, community services, the environment, and the arts, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $250,000 and a median of $20,000. Its filing lists the Greater Sacramento area as an award restriction, though grants also went to organizations in other states. The 2025 filing describes a written-request process, but it is marked as a final return, so current applications may not be accepted.

The Siragusa Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Siragusa Family Foundation primarily supports youth development, education, arts learning, academic enrichment, and wellness for underserved communities, especially children in Chicago’s disinvested neighborhoods. Its 2024 grants ranged from $370 to $22,500, with a median of $10,000, and most funding went to Illinois. It does not accept unsolicited requests; it funds organizations invited to apply.

Sierra Health Foundation

Sacramento, CA

Sierra Health Foundation funds community-driven efforts to improve health and quality of life, advance health and racial equity, reduce health disparities, and build nonprofit and public-sector capacity. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $590,000, with a median of $5,000, mainly in a 26-county Northern California region. It accepts unsolicited requests.

Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation supports nonprofits through grants and capacity-building, with priorities including health equity, food access, mental health, and education. It serves El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties; program-specific grants range from $500 to $10,000, though giving varies by fund. It lists funding opportunities through an online grants portal, 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.

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.