The David W Mills Foundation

The Zegar Family Foundation

New York, NY

The Zegar Family Foundation supports environment and sustainability, justice and human rights, science, education, and community development, with most 2024 funding going to organizations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. Its 105 grants in 2024 ranged from $10,000 to about $3.23 million, with a median of $125,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.

Spruce Street Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Spruce Street Foundation funds preselected charitable organizations in areas reflected in its grants, including legal and social support, civic engagement, education, and the arts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $450,000, with a median of $25,000, and went to organizations in multiple states, especially California. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Dome Construction Foundation

South San Francisco, CA

Dome Construction Foundation supports nonprofits focused on community well-being, underserved youth, and diversity and workforce development in construction, along with areas such as housing, food access, health, the environment, and animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $15 to $46,903, with a median of $730; most funding went to California, particularly communities where employees live and work. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation

New York, NY

The Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation funds preselected organizations across varied areas, including education, the arts, environmental conservation, and philanthropy, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Pennsylvania. Its 38 grants ranged from $2,500 to $2,435,000, with a median of $100,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation

Palm Springs, CA

The foundation supports education, medical research, cultural arts, healthcare and community services, and people who are impoverished or disabled, with most funding going to California organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,400 to $64,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and makes grants to preselected charitable organizations.

Jolie-Pitt Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Jolie-Pitt Foundation supports charitable work including health, medical research, and general operating needs; its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $424,600, with a median of $50,000. Recent funding was concentrated in Massachusetts, with some grants in California and an unreported state. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Born This Way Foundation

New York, NY

Born This Way Foundation funds youth mental health and wellbeing, including accessible mental health resources and community services such as housing, food, and safety. Its 2024 grants ranged from $15,000 to $75,000, with a median of $30,000, and its community fund supports organizations in multiple countries. The fund uses a youth nomination process; the 2025 nomination period is closed.

Archewell Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

The archewell foundation is a non-profit organization created by prince harry and meghan, the duke and duchess of sussex. Our mission is straightforward: show up, do good. We believe philanthropy is not a handout; it's a handheld. At the archewell foundation, we roll up our sleeves and do just that. We consciously partner with key organizations and leaders to identify immediate needs, build meaningful initiatives, and drive long-term change. We are committed to uncovering and resolving the root causes of issues, prioritizing lasting solutions over temporary fixes. Our work is underpinned by the core belief that mental health and our collective wellbeing are paramount. We prioritize solutions that consider families, youth, race and gender, and strive to find the joy and hope we all share for the future. The archewell foundation is a 501(c)(3) and is compliant with all deadlines and measures of the charitable sector and operates with complete transparency.

Civitas Foundation

Pennington, NJ

GSF Foundation

Irvine, CA

GSF Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations and schools that support children and families in need, including food banks and programs addressing other unmet needs, in communities where its associates live and work across the U.S. Its 2024 grants ranged from $64 to $235,634, with a median of $5,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications must be obtained and nominated by a current GSF associate.

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.