Simpson University Foundation

Watermark Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Hale Thornhill Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Found

Redding, CA

The foundation funds a varied mix of charitable organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to California and smaller amounts to organizations in Oregon and other states. Its 30 grants ranged from $54 to $11,500, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation supports universities, law programs and organizations, facilities, and student scholarships, with most reported 2024 grant dollars going to California recipients. Its 34 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $15,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Fletcher Jones Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Fletcher Jones Foundation primarily funds high-priority, transformative projects at private colleges and universities in California, with grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million for regular awards in 2025, though smaller directed grants are also made. It does not accept unsolicited requests; prospective applicants should discuss ideas with the Executive Director.

Del E Webb Foundation

Prescott, AZ

The Del E. Webb Foundation funds results-oriented community projects that promote self-sufficiency and lasting improvements, with particular interest in children’s and health initiatives. It supports nonprofits with offices in Arizona, California, or Nevada, and 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $325,000, with a median of $54,000. It accepts unsolicited Letters of Intent through an online process; only invited organizations may submit a full application.

Ghidotti Wm Marian T U

Eagan, MN

The foundation funds scholarships, primarily for low- to middle-income residents of Nevada County, California, as well as general operating support for organizations. In 2025, it made 55 grants totaling $562,494, ranging from $1,000 to $110,000, with a median grant of $5,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact U.S. Bank N.A. and submit the stated materials.

Henry L Guenther Foundation

Seal Beach, CA

The Henry L. Guenther Foundation funds charitable services that improve human welfare, including medical care, youth opportunities, education, housing, and humanitarian projects. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000, and primarily benefit California residents, especially in Southern California. It accepts online applications from qualified charitable organizations serving Californians; individuals cannot apply.

Kawabe Memorial Fund

Dallas, TX

The Harry & Tomo Kawabe Memorial Fund supports human-services nonprofits serving people with low incomes, children, and older adults, as well as church capital projects, religious-leader and teacher training, and scholarships. Most grants go to Seattle/King County organizations, typically with budgets of $5 million or less; recent awards ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts proposals directly, with no letter of inquiry or preapplication phase.

Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc

Tacoma, WA

The foundation funds a wide range of time-limited projects that improve quality of life, favoring specific outcomes and durable equipment or facilities over ongoing operating support. Most approved grants are $20,000–$40,000, while its small-grants program considers requests of $15,000 or less; it gives mainly in Pierce County, Washington, as well as other parts of Washington, Jackson and some Josephine counties in Oregon, and selected areas of Northern California. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter of inquiry, with no deadlines.

Council of Independent Colleges

Washington, DC

CIC funds programs and professional development that strengthen independent colleges and universities, including NetVUE projects at member institutions and grants to state-based councils. Recent awards ranged from $6,500 to $172,504, with a median of about $26,000; grants went to recipients across the U.S. The profile lists application deadlines for specific NetVUE programs but does not state whether CIC accepts unsolicited requests.

Dignity Health

Phoenix, AZ

Dignity Health funds nonprofit health and community programs addressing local needs such as access to care, prevention, mental health, health equity, and social determinants of health. Its 2025 grants had a median of $40,000, with giving concentrated in California and Arizona; local programs include Sacramento and Yolo Counties and the Yavapai County area. It solicits proposals through specific local grant cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.