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The Deutsch Foundation

Santa Monica, CA

The Deutsch Foundation supports nonprofit work benefiting children, youth, and families in Los Angeles County, with focus areas in education, humanitarian services, and capacity building. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1 million, with a median of $100,000. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Archstone Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

Archstone Foundation funds California-based efforts that help adults age 60 and older thrive, including aging services, dementia care, equity in care, and stronger organizations serving older adults. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000 and ranged from $100 to $242,072, with most grant dollars going to California recipients. It does not accept unsolicited requests or letters of inquiry; grants are by invitation only.

The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero

Cincinnati, OH

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation funds U.S. programs addressing hunger, access to healthy food, and food waste, with a preference for organizations and projects serving Kroger communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,079 to $432,910, with a median of $15,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application, reviewed quarterly.

United Way Inc

Los Angeles, CA

United Way of Greater Los Angeles funds local organizations working on homelessness and crisis needs, housing, community wealth building, and community college success in L.A. County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $9,350 to $585,000, with a median grant of $73,000. The Prosperity Fund is closed to new applications; other listed opportunities are targeted, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.

Mgo Cares

Sacramento, CA

The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles supports homelessness prevention and housing stability, including tenant legal services, outreach and case management, and services for youth transitioning out of foster care. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $935,000, with a median of $125,000, and supported organizations serving Angelenos. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles supports human services, health, education, Jewish life, arts and culture, and nonprofit capacity and facilities, with grants in Los Angeles, Israel, and beyond. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. General Community grants are invitation-only and do not accept unsolicited requests; all 2025 grantmaking is by invitation only.

Golden State Opportunity

San Francisco, CA

Golden State Opportunity funds California nonprofits working to help low-income families access tax credits and public benefits, improve financial stability, and connect with free tax preparation and related services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $95,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts requests through its Community Connect RFQ process; selected organizations are invited to submit a formal application.

Special Service for Groups Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Special Service for Groups funds housing and homelessness services, family support, behavioral health, and community-based health and social services for diverse and underserved communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $4.93 million, with a median of about $101,000, and went to California organizations, primarily serving Southern California and San Francisco. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Oakland, CA

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals supports community health, health-care access, and efforts addressing health inequities, including mental and behavioral health, housing, and employment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, with most grant dollars going to California; Southern California grants focus on its 14 service areas. For Southern California regional grants, unsolicited letters of inquiry and proposals are not accepted; other application routes described include invited inquiries and open event sponsorship applications.

National Council on Aging Inc

Arlington, VA

The National Council on Aging funds community-based programs that advance healthy aging, economic security, benefits access, falls prevention, and workforce development for older adults and people with disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $12.6 million, with a median of $90,000, and supported organizations across multiple states; the profile lists specific funding opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.